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Strigel Family History

Strigel 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: Striegel, Stride, Strider, Stringer, Stiel, Striker, Strubel, Strobel

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Where is the Strigel family from?

You can see how Strigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strigel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Strigel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Strigel families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Strigel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Strigel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strigel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strigel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strigel. 34% of Strigel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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What Strigel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Strigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strigel 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Strigel. 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 96 military records available for the last name Strigel. For the veterans among your Strigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strigel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Strigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Strigel in 1958 was 60, and 87 in 2003.

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