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Streimer Family History

Streimer 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: Steimer, Strecker, Strider, Strenger, Striker, Steiner, Stromer

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Where is the Streimer family from?

You can see how Streimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Streimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Streimer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Streimer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Streimer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Streimer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Streimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Streimer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Streimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Streimer 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Streimer. 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 54 military records available for the last name Streimer. For the veterans among your Streimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Streimer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Streimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Streimer in 1962 was 68, and 86 in 2003.

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