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Strehler Family History

Strehler 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: Strahler, Strehle, Strecker, Strenger, Stuhler, Stachler, Stahler

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Where is the Strehler family from?

You can see how Strehler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strehler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strehler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Strehler families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Strehler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Strehler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strehler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strehler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strehler. 58% of Strehler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Strehler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strehler 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Strehler. 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 421 military records available for the last name Strehler. For the veterans among your Strehler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strehler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Strehler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Strehler in 1967 was 42, and 92 in 2003.

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