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Strebel Family History

Strebel Surname Meaning

German: diminutive of Strebe.

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


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Where is the Strebel family from?

You can see how Strebel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strebel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Strebel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Strebel families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Strebel's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Strebel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strebel 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 Strebel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strebel. 23% of Strebel men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Strebel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strebel were Chauffeur and Waitress.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Chauffeur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Bentician
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

What Strebel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strebel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strebel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Strebel. 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 Strebel. For the veterans among your Strebel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strebel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Strebel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Strebel in 1955 was 63, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strebel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strebel 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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