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Elerick Family History

Elerick Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Elrick.

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


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Where is the Elerick family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elerick. 47% of Elerick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Elerick women worked as a Housework.

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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
    47%
  • Printer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Elerick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elerick 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Elerick. 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 164 military records available for the last name Elerick. For the veterans among your Elerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elerick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Elerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Elerick in 1964 was 82, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elerick 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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