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Myrick Family History

Myrick Surname Meaning

Welsh (Monmouthshire): variant of Merrick. This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Myrick family from?

You can see how Myrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Myrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Myrick families living in Yorkshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Myrick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Myrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myrick 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 Myrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Myrick. 22% of Myrick men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Myrick women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Myrick were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Cook
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%

What Myrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Myrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myrick 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 Myrick. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Myrick. For the veterans among your Myrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myrick lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Myrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Myrick in 1943 was 33, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Myrick 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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