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Hercik Family History

Hercik 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: Bercik, Herrick, Heck, Hornik, Herzig, Herwick, Herek, Merck, Herceg

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Where is the Hercik family from?

You can see how Hercik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hercik family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hercik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hercik family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hercik's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hercik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hercik 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 Hercik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hercik. 64% of Hercik men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hercik women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hercik were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    64%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Hercik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Hercik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hercik 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Hercik. 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 95 military records available for the last name Hercik. For the veterans among your Hercik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hercik lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hercik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hercik in 1955 was 66, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hercik 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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