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Strube Name Meaning

German: variant of Strub .

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


Similar surnames: Struve, Strubbe, Strubel, Straube, Stobbe, Struck, Stuebe, Strupp

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Where is the Strube family from?

You can see how Strube families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strube family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strube families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Strube families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Strube's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Strube families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strube surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strube ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strube. 30% of Strube men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Strube women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strube were Machinist 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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Maid
    8%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Strube. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strube 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Strube. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Strube. For the veterans among your Strube ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strube lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Strube life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Strube in 1954 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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