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Alrick Family History

Alrick 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: Arick, Elrick, Ulrick, Arrick, Blick, Brick, Patrick, Ellick, Durick

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Where is the Alrick family from?

You can see how Alrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Alrick families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Alrick's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Alrick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alrick 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 Alrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alrick. 25% of Alrick men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Alrick women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alrick were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alrick 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Alrick. 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 178 military records available for the last name Alrick. For the veterans among your Alrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alrick lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Alrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Alrick in 1961 was 64, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alrick 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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