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Karrick Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Carrick Possibly also a shortened and altered form of Irish McCarrick . Compare Carrick Americanized form of German Karrich: metonymic occupational name for a carter or cartwright from Middle High German karrech ‘cart’ from Latin carruca. The surname Karrick is very rare in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Carrick, Warrick, Patrick, Garrick, Garlick, Merrick, Garnick, Krick

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Where is the Karrick family from?

You can see how Karrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karrick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Karrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 8 Karrick families living in Angus. This was about 89% of all the recorded Karrick's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Karrick families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karrick. 25% of Karrick men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Karrick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karrick were Truck Driver and House Work. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Matron
    12%
  • House Work
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karrick 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Karrick. 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 565 military records available for the last name Karrick. For the veterans among your Karrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karrick lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Karrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Karrick in 1947 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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