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Streitz Family History

Streitz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Pomerania and East Prussia.

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


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Where is the Streitz family from?

You can see how Streitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Streitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Streitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Streitz families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Streitz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Streitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Streitz 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 Streitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Streitz. 15% of Streitz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Streitz women worked as a Seamstress.

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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%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Streitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Streitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Streitz 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Streitz. 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 321 military records available for the last name Streitz. For the veterans among your Streitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Streitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Streitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Streitz in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Streitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Streitz 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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