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Struve Family History

Struve Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: nickname for someone with stiff bristly hair (see Strub).

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


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Where is the Struve family from?

You can see how Struve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Struve family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Struve families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Struve families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Struve's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Struve families in 1891.
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What did your Struve ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Struve. 100% of Struve women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Struve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Struve 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Struve. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Struve. For the veterans among your Struve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Struve lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Struve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Struve in 1947 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Struve 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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