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Stickler Family History

Stickler Surname Meaning

English: variant of Stickley. German: topographic name for someone who lived on or by a hill from Middle High German stickel ‘hill slope’

+ the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant; in the south an occupational name for someone who shapes and sets stakes in vineyards.

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


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Where is the Stickler family from?

You can see how Stickler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stickler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stickler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Stickler families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Stickler's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Stickler families in 1891.
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What did your Stickler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stickler. 75% of Stickler men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Stickler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stickler were Farm Carter and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    75%
  • Farm Carter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Stickler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stickler 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 Stickler. 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 Stickler. For the veterans among your Stickler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stickler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Stickler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Stickler in 1948 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stickler 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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