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Strite Family History

Strite Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Streit

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


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Where is the Strite family from?

You can see how Strite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Strite families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strite's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Strite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strite 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 Strite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strite. 31% of Strite men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Strite women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strite were Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    42%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strite 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Strite. 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 455 military records available for the last name Strite. For the veterans among your Strite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strite lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Strite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Strite in 1963 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strite 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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