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Strifert Family History

Strifert 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: Strider, Striker, Streufert, Seifert, Steiert, Steinert, Street

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Where is the Strifert family from?

You can see how Strifert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strifert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strifert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Strifert families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Strifert's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Strifert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strifert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strifert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Strifert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strifert 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Strifert. 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 39 military records available for the last name Strifert. For the veterans among your Strifert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strifert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Strifert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Strifert in 1964 was 93, and 61 in 1993.

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