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Streb Family History

Streb Surname Meaning

German: variant of Strebe related to Dutch streber ‘striver’ from German streben.

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


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Where is the Streb family from?

You can see how Streb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Streb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Streb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Streb families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Streb's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Streb families in 1891.
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What did your Streb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Streb. 15% of Streb men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Streb women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Streb were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%

What Streb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Streb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Streb 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Streb. 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 Streb. For the veterans among your Streb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Streb lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Streb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Streb in 1948 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Streb 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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