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Strebb Family History

Strebb Name 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: Streib, Strebe, Streb, Street, Streng, Stoebe, Streit, Stream, Strub

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Where is the Strebb family from?

You can see how Strebb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strebb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strebb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Strebb families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Strebb's in USA. New York had the highest population of Strebb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strebb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strebb ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lumberman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Strebb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strebb 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Strebb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Strebb. For the veterans among your Strebb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strebb lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1991, in the United States, Strebb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Strebb in 1962 was 80, and 89 in 1991.

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