History of your Surname
Get access to Essick family records.Start a free trial

Essick Family History

Essick Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Essig .

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


Similar surnames: Evick, Elick, Emrick, Erick, Resnick, Busick, Weirick, Smick, Slick

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Essick family from?

You can see how Essick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Essick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Essick families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Essick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Essick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Essick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Essick. 21% of Essick men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Essick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Essick were Proprietor and Seamstress. .

View Census Data for Essick | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Maid
    7%
  • Seamstress
    7%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Essick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Essick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essick census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Essick

Passenger Lists

There are 191 immigration records available for the last name Essick. 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.

View all Essick immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Essick. For the veterans among your Essick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Essick military records

You've only scratched the surface of Essick family history

Discover More

What is the average Essick lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Essick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Essick in 1950 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Essick

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Essick family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Essick last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial