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Strictland Family History

Strictland 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: Strickland, Stickland, Stricklan, Ritland, Strickling, Stricklin

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Where is the Strictland family from?

You can see how Strictland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Strictland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Strictland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Strictland families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Strictland's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Strictland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Strictland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Strictland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Strictland. 37% of Strictland men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Strictland women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Strictland 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
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What Strictland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Strictland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Strictland 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Strictland. 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 93 military records available for the last name Strictland. For the veterans among your Strictland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Strictland lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Strictland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Strictland in 1972 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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