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Erlick Family History

Erlick 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: Ellick, Eslick, Perlick, Erick, Elick, Orlick, Erlich, Herrick, Blick

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Where is the Erlick family from?

You can see how Erlick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erlick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Erlick family living in Dorset. This was about 25% of all the recorded Erlick's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 3 other counties had the highest population of Erlick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlick 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 Erlick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Erlick. 100% of Erlick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Erlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlick 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Erlick. 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 119 military records available for the last name Erlick. For the veterans among your Erlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Erlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Erlick in 1967 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erlick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erlick 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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