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Streeper Family History

Streeper Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Strüber, a variant of Straub, or an altered form of Streber, a variant of Streb.

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


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Where is the Streeper family from?

You can see how Streeper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Streeper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Streeper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Streeper families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Streeper's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Streeper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Streeper 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 Streeper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Streeper. 20% of Streeper men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Streeper women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Streeper were Truck Driver and House Work.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • House Work
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Streeper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Streeper 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Streeper. 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 638 military records available for the last name Streeper. For the veterans among your Streeper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Streeper lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Streeper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Streeper in 1959 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Streeper 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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