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Stricklen Family History

Stricklen Surname Meaning

English: variant of Strickland.

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


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Where is the Stricklen family from?

You can see how Stricklen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stricklen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stricklen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Stricklen families living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stricklen's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Stricklen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stricklen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Stricklen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stricklen. 35% of Stricklen men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Stricklen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stricklen were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

What Stricklen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Stricklen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stricklen 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Stricklen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stricklen. For the veterans among your Stricklen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stricklen lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Stricklen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Stricklen in 1941 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stricklen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stricklen 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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