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Strehl Name Meaning

German:: variant of Strahl variant of Strehle .

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


Similar surnames: Stehl, Strahl, Strey, Sprehe, Strahle, Stefl, Stehle, Sehl, Streb

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Where is the Strehl family from?

You can see how Strehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strehl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Strehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Strehl families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Strehl's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Strehl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strehl. 20% of Strehl men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Strehl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strehl were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strehl 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Strehl. 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 Strehl. For the veterans among your Strehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strehl lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Strehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Strehl in 1952 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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