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Yerrick Family History

Yerrick 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: Herrick, Merrick, Derrick, Gerrick, Ferrick, Yearick, Kerrick

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Where is the Yerrick family from?

You can see how Yerrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerrick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Yerrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Yerrick families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Yerrick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yerrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerrick 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 Yerrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yerrick. 31% of Yerrick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yerrick women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yerrick were Salesman and Typist.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Yerrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yerrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerrick 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Yerrick. 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 212 military records available for the last name Yerrick. For the veterans among your Yerrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerrick lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Yerrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Yerrick in 1954 was 46, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yerrick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerrick 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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