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Strick Family History

Strick Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a rope maker from Middle High German stric Middle Low German strik ‘cord, rope’.

It can also serve as a nickname for a rogue or prankster.

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


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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 1891 there were 83 Strick families living in Cornwall. This was about 40% of all the recorded Strick's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Strick families in 1891.
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.
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What did your Strick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Strick. 25% of Strick men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 76% of Strick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strick were Underground Tin Miner and Household Duties.

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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

  • Horseman On Farm
    25%
  • Dairy Farmer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Underground Tin Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%
  • Household Duties
    9%

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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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strick 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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