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Terick Family History

Terick 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: Trick, Derick, Erick, Tetrick, Tedrick, Herrick, Brick, Merrick

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Where is the Terick family from?

You can see how Terick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Terick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Terick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Terick family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Terick's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Terick families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Terick 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 Terick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Terick. 100% of Terick men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Terick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Terick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Terick 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Terick. 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 10 military records available for the last name Terick. For the veterans among your Terick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Terick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Terick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Terick in 1965 was 68, and 84 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Terick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Terick 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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