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Strickler Name Meaning

German (Rhineland) and Swiss German: variant of Stricker .

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


Similar surnames: Stricklen, Brickler, Sickler, Stickler, Stricklin, Stricker, Stigler

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Where is the Strickler family from?

You can see how Strickler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strickler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strickler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 100 Strickler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 65% of all the recorded Strickler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Strickler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strickler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strickler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strickler. 18% of Strickler men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Strickler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strickler were Truck Driver 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Seamstress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Strickler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strickler 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Strickler. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Strickler. For the veterans among your Strickler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strickler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Strickler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1954. The average life expectancy for Strickler in 1944 was 25, and 75 in 2004.

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