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Streif Family History

Streif Surname Meaning

German: variant of Streiff.

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


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Where is the Streif family from?

You can see how Streif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Streif family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Streif families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Streif family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Streif's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Streif families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Streif 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 Streif ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Streif. 29% of Streif men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Streif women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Streif were Woodworker and 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Woodworker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Streif family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Streif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Streif 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Streif. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Streif. For the veterans among your Streif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Streif lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Streif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Streif in 1958 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Streif

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Streif 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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