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Streich Family History

Streich Name Meaning

German:: standardized form of North German Streek a topographic name from Middle Low German streke ‘strip of land’. from Middle High German strīch ‘stroke blow’ hence probably a nickname for a strong fighter.

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


Similar surnames: Streiff, Reich, Strick, Streng, Speich, Stich, Teich, Streit, Stretch

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Where is the Streich family from?

You can see how Streich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Streich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Streich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Streich families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Streich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Streich families in 1891.
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What did your Streich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Streich. 100% of Streich 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Streich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Streich 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Streich. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Streich. For the veterans among your Streich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Streich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Streich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Streich in 1958 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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