This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Streary family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Streary Family History

Streary Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Trenary, Stream, Steury, Treacy, Stray, Steady, Stary, Sterry, Stearn

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Streary family from?

You can see how Streary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Streary family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Streary families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 97% of all the recorded Streary's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Streary families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Streary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Streary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Streary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Streary census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Streary

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Streary. 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.

View all Streary immigration records

Draft Cards

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

View all Streary military records

You've only scratched the surface of Streary family history

Discover More

What is the average Streary lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Streary 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Streary family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial