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Scherick Family History

Scherick 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: Schrick, Sherick, Scherich, Schlick, Chernick, Schrock, Scheck

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Where is the Scherick family from?

You can see how Scherick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scherick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scherick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Scherick families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Scherick's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Scherick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scherick 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 Scherick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scherick. 23% of Scherick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Scherick women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scherick were Farmer and Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Scherick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Scherick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scherick 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Scherick. 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 91 military records available for the last name Scherick. For the veterans among your Scherick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scherick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Scherick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Scherick in 1960 was 31, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scherick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scherick 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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