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Strieter Family History

Strieter Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name from Middle High German struot ‘swamp bush thicket’ + -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

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


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Where is the Strieter family from?

You can see how Strieter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strieter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strieter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Strieter families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Strieter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Strieter families in 1891.
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What did your Strieter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strieter. 37% of Strieter men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Strieter women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strieter were Proprietor and Warden Woman.

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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
    37%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Warden Woman
    29%

What Strieter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strieter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strieter 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Strieter. 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 315 military records available for the last name Strieter. For the veterans among your Strieter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strieter lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Strieter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Strieter in 1958 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strieter 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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