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Strey Family History

Strey Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Streu. variant of Strege.

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


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Where is the Strey family from?

You can see how Strey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Strey families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Strey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strey 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 Strey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strey. 37% of Strey men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Strey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strey were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Bindengr
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

What Strey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strey 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 893 immigration records available for the last name Strey. 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 746 military records available for the last name Strey. For the veterans among your Strey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Strey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Strey in 1956 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strey 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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