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Strenk Family History

Strenk Surname Meaning

German (Westphalia): probably a variant of Streng.

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


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Where is the Strenk family from?

You can see how Strenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strenk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Strenk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Strenk family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strenk's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Strenk families in 1891.
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What did your Strenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strenk. 22% of Strenk men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Strenk women worked as a Cleaner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strenk were Driver and 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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Porter
    14%
  • Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaner
    34%
  • Cigar Maker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Strenk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strenk 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Strenk. 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 246 military records available for the last name Strenk. For the veterans among your Strenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strenk lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Strenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Strenk in 1955 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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