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Streater Name Meaning

English: variant of Streeter .

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


Similar surnames: Streeter, Straker, Streat, Staver, Stater, Streeper, Stetter

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Where is the Streater family from?

You can see how Streater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Streater family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Streater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Streater families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Streater's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Streater families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Streater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Streater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Streater. 42% of Streater men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Streater women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Streater were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Streater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Streater 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Streater. 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 918 military records available for the last name Streater. For the veterans among your Streater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Streater lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Streater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Streater in 1950 was 46, and 62 in 2004.

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