This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Strickett family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Strickett Family History

Strickett Surname Meaning

from Middle English stirk-hird ‘herdsman of young cattle’ from stirk ‘calf young bullock or heifer’ (Old English stirc styrc) + hird herd ‘herdsman’ (see Heard).

The form Strick- is the result of metathesis of -ir- to -ri-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Strickett family from?

You can see how Strickett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strickett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Strickett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Strickett families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Strickett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Strickett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strickett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Strickett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Telephone Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Strickett. 34% of Strickett men worked as a Telephone Clerk and 77% of Strickett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strickett were Stevedore H W and Housewife.

View Census Data for Strickett | Data not to scale

*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

  • Telephone Clerk
    34%
  • Stevedore
    34%
  • Stevedore H W
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Shirt Presser
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Strickett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Strickett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strickett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Strickett

Passenger Lists

There are 96 immigration records available for the last name Strickett. 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.

View all Strickett immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Strickett. For the veterans among your Strickett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Strickett military records

You've only scratched the surface of Strickett family history

Discover More

What is the average Strickett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Strickett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Strickett in 1972 was 84, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Strickett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strickett 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Strickett family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial