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Erricks Family History

Erricks 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: Merricks, Herrick, Merrick, Derrick, Gerrick, Ferrick, Orrick, Ricks

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Where is the Erricks family from?

You can see how Erricks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erricks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Erricks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Erricks families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erricks's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Erricks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erricks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erricks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erricks. 100% of Erricks women worked as a 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Erricks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erricks 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Erricks. 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 12 military records available for the last name Erricks. For the veterans among your Erricks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erricks lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Erricks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Erricks in 1969 was 84, and 84 in 2001.

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