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Strehlow Family History

Strehlow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from either of two places called Strehlow in Pomerania and Brandenburg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Strehlow family from?

You can see how Strehlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strehlow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strehlow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Strehlow families living in Minnesota. This was about 28% of all the recorded Strehlow's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Strehlow families in 1880.
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What did your Strehlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strehlow. 27% of Strehlow men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Strehlow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strehlow were New Worker and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strehlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strehlow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 715 immigration records available for the last name Strehlow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Strehlow. For the veterans among your Strehlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strehlow lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Strehlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Strehlow in 1951 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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