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Rarrick Family History

Rarrick 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: Garrick, Karrick, Carrick, Warrick, Larrick, Rarick, Barrick, Parrick

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Where is the Rarrick family from?

You can see how Rarrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rarrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rarrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rarrick family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rarrick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rarrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rarrick 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 Rarrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rarrick. 22% of Rarrick men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Rarrick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rarrick were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Rarrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rarrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rarrick 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Rarrick. 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 356 military records available for the last name Rarrick. For the veterans among your Rarrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rarrick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Rarrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rarrick in 1961 was 70, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rarrick 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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