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Strebig Family History

Strebig 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: Streng, Streit, Streib, Steig, Strebe, Streb, Trebing, Treybig

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Where is the Strebig family from?

You can see how Strebig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strebig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Strebig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Strebig families living in Dorset. This was about 80% of all the recorded Strebig's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Strebig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strebig 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 Strebig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strebig. 22% of Strebig men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

What Strebig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 837 census records available for the last name Strebig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strebig 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Strebig. 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 169 military records available for the last name Strebig. For the veterans among your Strebig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strebig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Strebig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Strebig in 1964 was 48, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strebig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strebig 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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