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Struven Family History

Struven 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: Struve, Steven, Strubel, Stuver, Scriven, Serven, Strevel, Stuve

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Where is the Struven family from?

You can see how Struven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Struven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Struven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Struven families living in Maryland. This was about 90% of all the recorded Struven's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Struven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Struven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Struven ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Struven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Struven 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Struven. 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 90 military records available for the last name Struven. For the veterans among your Struven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Struven lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Struven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Struven in 1962 was 57, and 87 in 2003.

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