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Struyk Family History

Struyk Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant mostly archaic or Americanized of Struijk a topographic name from Middle Dutch struuc ‘bush’.

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


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Where is the Struyk family from?

You can see how Struyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Struyk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Struyk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Struyk families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Struyk's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Struyk families in 1880.
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What did your Struyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Struyk. 38% of Struyk men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Struyk women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Struyk were Laborer and Registered Nurse.

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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

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Registered Nurse
    50%

What Struyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Struyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Struyk 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Struyk. 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 164 military records available for the last name Struyk. For the veterans among your Struyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Struyk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Struyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Struyk in 1966 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Struyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Struyk 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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