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Streett Family History

Streett Name Meaning

Variant of Street .

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


Similar surnames: Streets, Streat, Sterett, Street, Surrett, Steel, Strott, Streeter

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Where is the Streett family from?

You can see how Streett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Streett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Streett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Streett families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Streett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Streett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Streett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Streett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Streett. 12% of Streett men worked as a Salesman and 39% of Streett women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Streett were Mechanic and Trained 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

  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Trained Nurse
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Streett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Streett 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Streett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 952 military records available for the last name Streett. For the veterans among your Streett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Streett lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Streett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Streett in 1956 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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