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Strelke Family History

Strelke 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: Strecker, Steele, Stelle, Strenge, Toelke, Strebe, Strike, Strehle

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Where is the Strelke family from?

You can see how Strelke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strelke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Strelke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Strelke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Strelke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strelke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strelke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Strelke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strelke 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Strelke. 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 59 military records available for the last name Strelke. For the veterans among your Strelke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strelke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Strelke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Strelke in 1966 was 41, and 85 in 1999.

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