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Strahle Family History

Strahle Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia; Strähle): nickname for a person who is up to pranks.

German: variant of Strahl.

The surname Strahle is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Strahle family from?

You can see how Strahle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strahle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Strahle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Strahle family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Strahle's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Strahle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strahle 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 Strahle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strahle. 25% of Strahle men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Strahle women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strahle were New Worker 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Strahle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Strahle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strahle 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Strahle. 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 645 military records available for the last name Strahle. For the veterans among your Strahle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strahle lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Strahle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Strahle in 1958 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strahle 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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