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Ehrick Family History

Ehrick Surname 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: Ehrich, Elrick, Erick, Emrick, Herrick, Brick, Hick, Merrick, Ellick

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Where is the Ehrick family from?

You can see how Ehrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ehrick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ehrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ehrick families living in Montana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ehrick's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Ehrick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ehrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ehrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ehrick. 46% of Ehrick men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Ehrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Ehrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ehrick 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Ehrick. 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 97 military records available for the last name Ehrick. For the veterans among your Ehrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ehrick lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Ehrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ehrick in 1972 was 70, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ehrick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ehrick 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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