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Pierick Family History

Pierick 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: Patrick, Pierce, Perich, Pedrick, Pernick, Petrick, Pinnick, Limerick

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Where is the Pierick family from?

You can see how Pierick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pierick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pierick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Pierick families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Pierick's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Pierick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pierick 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 Pierick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pierick. 31% of Pierick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pierick women worked as a 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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pierick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Pierick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pierick 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Pierick. 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 68 military records available for the last name Pierick. For the veterans among your Pierick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pierick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pierick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pierick in 1963 was 90, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pierick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pierick 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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