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Harricks Family History

Harricks 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, Harris, Garrick, Horrocks, Karrick, Harwick, Carrick

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Where is the Harricks family from?

You can see how Harricks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harricks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Harricks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Harricks families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Harricks's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Harricks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Harricks 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 Harricks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Harricks. 60% of Harricks women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Harricks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harricks 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Harricks. 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 33 military records available for the last name Harricks. For the veterans among your Harricks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harricks lifespan?

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