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Strelitz Family History

Strelitz 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: Streitz, Streit, Stieglitz, Steitz, Steltz, Stiglitz, Stretz, Street

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Where is the Strelitz family from?

You can see how Strelitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strelitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Strelitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Strelitz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Strelitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Strelitz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strelitz 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 Strelitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Strelitz. 74% of Strelitz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Clerk Typist
    14%
  • Tea Packer
    14%

What Strelitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strelitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strelitz 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Strelitz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Strelitz. For the veterans among your Strelitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strelitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Strelitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Strelitz in 1962 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strelitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strelitz 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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