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Schrick Family History

Schrick Surname Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German schrick ‘sudden jump scare’ for an easily scared person or for someone who scares others.

Dutch: variant archaic or Americanized of Schrik, a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schrick family from?

You can see how Schrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Schrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Schrick families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schrick's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schrick families in 1891.
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What did your Schrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schrick. 29% of Schrick men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Schrick women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schrick were Farming and Housework.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Schrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrick 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Schrick. 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 747 military records available for the last name Schrick. For the veterans among your Schrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrick lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Schrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Schrick in 1946 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrick 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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