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Strieby Family History

Strieby Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Striebe a variant of Strübe (see Strube).

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


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Where is the Strieby family from?

You can see how Strieby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strieby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Strieby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Strieby families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Strieby's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Strieby families in 1891.
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What did your Strieby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strieby. 35% of Strieby men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Strieby women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strieby were Farmer 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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    75%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Strieby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strieby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strieby 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Strieby. 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 484 military records available for the last name Strieby. For the veterans among your Strieby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strieby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Strieby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Strieby in 1963 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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