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Yerick Family History

Yerick 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: Derick, Yearick, Erick, Yurick, Herrick, Brick, Merrick, Bernick

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Where is the Yerick family from?

You can see how Yerick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Yerick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Yerick families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Yerick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Yerick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerick 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 Yerick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and General Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yerick. 25% of Yerick men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Yerick women worked as a General Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yerick were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Stevedore
    25%
  • Sander
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Yerick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Yerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerick 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Yerick. 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 66 military records available for the last name Yerick. For the veterans among your Yerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerick lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Yerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yerick in 1971 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yerick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerick 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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