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Strickfaden Family History

Strickfaden Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a sewer meaning literally ‘knit (or tie) the thread’.

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


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Where is the Strickfaden family from?

You can see how Strickfaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strickfaden family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Strickfaden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Strickfaden families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Strickfaden's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Strickfaden families in 1880.
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What did your Strickfaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strickfaden. 40% of Strickfaden men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Strickfaden women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strickfaden were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Bookkeeper
    43%

What Strickfaden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strickfaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strickfaden 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Strickfaden. 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 173 military records available for the last name Strickfaden. For the veterans among your Strickfaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strickfaden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Strickfaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Strickfaden in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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