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Strefling Family History

Strefling 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: Stelling, Sterling, Stradling, Stehling, Serfling, Stripling

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Where is the Strefling family from?

You can see how Strefling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strefling family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Strefling families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Strefling's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Strefling families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strefling 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 Strefling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strefling. 50% of Strefling men worked as a Labor and 100% of Strefling women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Strefling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Strefling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strefling 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Strefling. 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 29 military records available for the last name Strefling. For the veterans among your Strefling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strefling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Strefling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Strefling in 1965 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strefling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strefling 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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