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Gerick Family History

Gerick 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: Gerrick, Gerich, Gericke, Derick, Erick, Gerik, Herrick, Brick

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Where is the Gerick family from?

You can see how Gerick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gerick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gerick families living in Warwickshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Gerick's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gerick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerick 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 Gerick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gerick. 33% of Gerick men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Gerick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gerick were Labor and Telegraph Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Telegraph Operator
    34%

What Gerick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerick 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Gerick. 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 270 military records available for the last name Gerick. For the veterans among your Gerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gerick in 1963 was 67, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gerick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerick 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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