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Striger Family History

Striger 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: Strider, Stringer, Striker, Steiger, Staiger, Stiger, Stanger

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Where is the Striger family from?

You can see how Striger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Striger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Striger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Striger families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Striger's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Striger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Striger 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 Striger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Striger. 34% of Striger men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farming
    17%

What Striger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Striger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Striger 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Striger. 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 65 military records available for the last name Striger. For the veterans among your Striger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Striger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Striger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Striger in 1964 was 81, and 48 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Striger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Striger 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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