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Strenka Family History

Strenka 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: Strenk, Streng, Straka, Strunk, Ostrenga, Trnka, Strenge, Stepka

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Where is the Strenka family from?

You can see how Strenka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strenka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strenka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Strenka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Strenka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Strenka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strenka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strenka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Strenka. 100% of Strenka women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Strenka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strenka 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Strenka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Strenka. For the veterans among your Strenka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strenka lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Strenka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Strenka in 1986 was 65, and 82 in 2002.

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