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Strimel Family History

Strimel 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: Stremel, Stramel, Steimel, Stride, Strider, Stiel, Striker, Stromer

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Where is the Strimel family from?

You can see how Strimel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strimel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Strimel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Strimel families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Strimel's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Strimel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strimel 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 Strimel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strimel. 28% of Strimel 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
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Coal Digger
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Strimel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Strimel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strimel 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Strimel. 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 143 military records available for the last name Strimel. For the veterans among your Strimel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strimel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Strimel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Strimel in 1965 was 83, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strimel 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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