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Strever Family History

Strever Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Steever, Strevel, Strayer, Strader, Street, Stryker, Steves, Stroder

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Where is the Strever family from?

You can see how Strever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strever family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strever families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Strever families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Strever's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Strever families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strever surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strever ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strever. 42% of Strever men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Strever women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strever were Retired Farmer and Housework. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Retired Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Farm Help
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Strever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strever 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Strever. 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 338 military records available for the last name Strever. For the veterans among your Strever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strever lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Strever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Strever in 1957 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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