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Stribling Family History

Stribling Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English stripling ‘youth male adolescent’.

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


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Where is the Stribling family from?

You can see how Stribling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stribling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stribling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 91 Stribling families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Stribling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stribling families in 1891.
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What did your Stribling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stribling. 34% of Stribling men worked as a Baker and 83% of Stribling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stribling were Gardener and Housewife Unpaid.

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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 1939

  • Baker
    34%
  • Carpenter joiner
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Stribling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stribling 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 Stribling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Stribling. For the veterans among your Stribling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stribling lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Stribling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stribling in 1948 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stribling ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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