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Streifert Family History

Streifert 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: Streufert, Streifel, Seifert, Steiert, Steinert, Reifert, Street

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Where is the Streifert family from?

You can see how Streifert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Streifert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Streifert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Streifert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Streifert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Streifert 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 Streifert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Streifert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Streifert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Streifert 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Streifert. 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 26 military records available for the last name Streifert. For the veterans among your Streifert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Streifert lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Streifert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Streifert in 1959 was 49, and 76 in 2002.

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