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Strickling Family History

Strickling Surname Meaning

German (Westphalia): derivative of Streich 2 a nickname for someone who deals heavy blows a fighter.

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


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Where is the Strickling family from?

You can see how Strickling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strickling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Strickling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Strickling families living in Dorset. This was about 41% of all the recorded Strickling's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Strickling families in 1891.
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What did your Strickling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strickling. 29% of Strickling men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Strickling women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strickling were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Foreman
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

What Strickling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Strickling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strickling 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Strickling. 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 Strickling. For the veterans among your Strickling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strickling lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Strickling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Strickling in 1957 was 45, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Strickling 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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