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Sticken Family History

Sticken 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: Stickel, Stricker, Sickel, Stickler, Stien, Picken, Steckel, Ricken

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Where is the Sticken family from?

You can see how Sticken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sticken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sticken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sticken families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sticken's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sticken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sticken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sticken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sticken. 47% of Sticken men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Filling Station Attendant
    16%

What Sticken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sticken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sticken 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Sticken. 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 130 military records available for the last name Sticken. For the veterans among your Sticken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sticken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sticken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sticken in 1966 was 82, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sticken 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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