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Streu Family History

Streu Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places so called for example in Franconia.

(of Slavic origin): probably from a Germanized short form of an Old Slavic personal name such as Strojislav based on the element stroj ‘order honor’.

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


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Where is the Streu family from?

You can see how Streu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Streu family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Streu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Streu families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Streu's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Streu families in 1911.
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What did your Streu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Streu. 100% of Streu men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Streu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Streu 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Streu. 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 598 military records available for the last name Streu. For the veterans among your Streu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Streu lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Streu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Streu in 1960 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Streu 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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