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Strable Family History

Strable Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Strobel or Ströbel or of the variant Ströbele.

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


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Where is the Strable family from?

You can see how Strable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strable family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Strable families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Strable families living in Durham. This was about 89% of all the recorded Strable's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Strable families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strable surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Strable ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strable. 43% of Strable men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Strable women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strable were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Dress Maker
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Strable family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Strable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strable 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Strable. 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 147 military records available for the last name Strable. For the veterans among your Strable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strable lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Strable life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Strable in 1964 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strable

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strable ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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