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Heretick Family History

Heretick 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, Herwick, Hettick, Merrick, Bernick, Hardwick, Chernick

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Where is the Heretick family from?

You can see how Heretick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heretick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heretick families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heretick's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Heretick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heretick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heretick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heretick. 43% of Heretick men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Heretick women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heretick were Laborer and General Ofe Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Dairy Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • General Ofe Clerk
    40%

What Heretick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Heretick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heretick 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Heretick. 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 34 military records available for the last name Heretick. For the veterans among your Heretick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heretick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Heretick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heretick in 1962 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heretick 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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