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Strick Family History

Strick Name Meaning

German:: metonymic occupational name for a rope maker from Middle High German stric Middle Low German strik ‘cord rope’. nickname for a rogue or prankster.

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


Similar surnames: Stricker, Struck, Sprick, Strack, Stock, Stich, Trick, Stuck, Strunk

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Where is the Strick family from?

You can see how Strick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Strick families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Strick's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Strick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Strick. 100% of Strick men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Strick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strick 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 Strick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Strick. For the veterans among your Strick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strick lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Strick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Strick in 1955 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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