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Stricklin Family History

Stricklin Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Strickling or a diminutive of Strick

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


Similar surnames: Stricklen, Stricklan, Stocklin, Strickler, Strickling, Schickling

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Where is the Stricklin family from?

You can see how Stricklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stricklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stricklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Stricklin family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Stricklin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Stricklin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stricklin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Stricklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stricklin. 27% of Stricklin men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Stricklin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stricklin were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Clerk
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Stricklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stricklin 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Stricklin. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Stricklin. For the veterans among your Stricklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stricklin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Stricklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Stricklin in 1945 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

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