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Strevel Family History

Strevel Name Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Streubel or Streibel diminutive forms of Straub .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Strebel, Streifel, Steeber, Steven, Stremel, Street, Tremel, Strobel

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Where is the Strevel family from?

You can see how Strevel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strevel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strevel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Strevel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Strevel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Strevel families in 1840.
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What did your Strevel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strevel. 46% of Strevel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Strevel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strevel were Farmer and Clerk. .

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Wpa
    19%
  • Longshore
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strevel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strevel 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Strevel. 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 195 military records available for the last name Strevel. For the veterans among your Strevel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strevel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Strevel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Strevel in 1957 was 26, and 66 in 2004.

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