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Strelka Family History

Strelka 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: Estrella, Stella, Straka, Trela, Stepka, Strenk, Strelow, Streck

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Where is the Strelka family from?

You can see how Strelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strelka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Strelka families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Strelka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Strelka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strelka 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 Strelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strelka. 34% of Strelka men worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Packer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Grinder
    34%

What Strelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Strelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strelka 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Strelka. 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 55 military records available for the last name Strelka. For the veterans among your Strelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strelka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Strelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Strelka in 1963 was 38, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strelka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strelka 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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