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Strieff Family History

Strieff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Streff, Stiff, Steff, Streiff, Stief, Strieby, Grieff, Streif, Rieff

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Where is the Strieff family from?

You can see how Strieff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strieff family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Strieff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Strieff families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Strieff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strieff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strieff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Strieff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strieff. 45% of Strieff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Strieff women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Foreman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Strieff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 970 census records available for the last name Strieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strieff 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Strieff. 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 148 military records available for the last name Strieff. For the veterans among your Strieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strieff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Strieff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Strieff in 1964 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strieff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strieff 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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