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Struber Family History

Struber 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: Stuber, Strubel, Stauber, Strube, Strober, Steuber, Tauber, Gruber

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Where is the Struber family from?

You can see how Struber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Struber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Struber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Struber families living in Sussex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Struber's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Struber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Struber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Struber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Struber. 52% of Struber men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Struber women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Struber were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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
    52%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Mech Engineer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    46%
  • Housewife
    37%
  • Seamstress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Struber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Struber 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Struber. 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 209 military records available for the last name Struber. For the veterans among your Struber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Struber lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Struber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Struber in 1964 was 77, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Struber 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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