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Streat Family History

Streat Surname Meaning

English: variant of Street.

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


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Where is the Streat family from?

You can see how Streat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Streat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Streat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Streat families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 44% of all the recorded Streat's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Streat families in 1911.
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What did your Streat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Streat. 48% of Streat men worked as a Laborer and 54% of Streat women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Streat were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    54%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Streat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Streat 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Streat. 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 846 military records available for the last name Streat. For the veterans among your Streat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Streat lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Streat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Streat in 1948 was 42, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Streat 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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