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Strickle Family History

Strickle Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stickle, Strickler, Stricklen, Stricker, Tickle, Stickler, Strimple

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Where is the Strickle family from?

You can see how Strickle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strickle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Strickle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Strickle families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Strickle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Strickle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strickle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strickle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strickle. 30% of Strickle men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Strickle women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strickle were Farmer and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Strickle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strickle 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Strickle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 165 military records available for the last name Strickle. For the veterans among your Strickle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strickle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Strickle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Strickle in 1964 was 72, and 81 in 2002.

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