The Streight surname is derived from the German word "streit," which means "strife." It is generally thought to have evolved from a nickname for a quarrelsome person.
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Early Origins of the Streight family
The surname Streight was first found in various parts of the Holy Roman Empire.
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Early History of the Streight family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Streight research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1260, 1263, 1460, 1580 and 1653 are included under the topic Early Streight History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Streight Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Streit, Streitt, Streight and others.
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Early Notables of the Streight family
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Migration of the Streight family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christian Streit, who arrived in New Jersey in 1709; Johan Friederick Streit, who settled in New York in 1715; Godfried Streit, who arrived in New York, NY in 1750.
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