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Shrick Family History

Shrick 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, Strick, Sprick, Sherick, Shick, Shrock, Shreck, Sharick

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Where is the Shrick family from?

You can see how Shrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrick family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shrick family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shrick's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Shrick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Shrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrick 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Shrick. 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 48 military records available for the last name Shrick. For the veterans among your Shrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrick lifespan?

Average Shrick life expectancy in 1981 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrick 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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