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Stricken Family History

Stricken Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stricker, Stricklen, Strecker, Striker, Stickel, Ricken, Trickey

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Where is the Stricken family from?

You can see how Stricken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stricken family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stricken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Stricken families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Stricken's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Stricken families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stricken 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 Stricken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stricken. 50% of Stricken men worked as a Truck.

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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

  • Truck
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Stricken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Stricken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stricken 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Stricken. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Stricken. For the veterans among your Stricken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stricken lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1982, in the United States, Stricken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Stricken in 1973 was 65, and 69 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stricken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stricken 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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