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Stricker Family History

Stricker Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a rope maker or knitter (of hose for example) from an agent derivative of Middle High German Middle Low German stricken ‘to tie’. German: occupational name for someone who snared animals from an agent derivative of Middle High German stric Middle Low German strik ‘cord rope’.

Dutch: occupational name for someone whose job was to smooth cloth or to fill level measures of grain by passing a flat stick over the brim of the measure thus removing any heaped excess Middle Dutch strijker.

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


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Where is the Stricker family from?

You can see how Stricker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stricker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stricker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Stricker families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Stricker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stricker families in 1891.
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What did your Stricker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furrier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stricker. 100% of Stricker men worked as a Furrier and 100% of Stricker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Furrier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Stricker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stricker 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Stricker. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Stricker. For the veterans among your Stricker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stricker lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Stricker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stricker in 1945 was 34, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stricker 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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