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Weirick Family History

Weirick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weirich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Weirick family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weirick. 26% of Weirick men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Weirick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Weirick were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • House Work
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%

What Weirick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Weirick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weirick 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Weirick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Weirick. For the veterans among your Weirick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weirick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Weirick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weirick in 1960 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weirick 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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