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Alick Family History

Alick 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: Blick, Arick, Malick, Lick, Click, Flick, Amick, Alice, Aulick, Klick

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Where is the Alick family from?

You can see how Alick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Alick families living in British Columbia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Alick's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Alick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alick 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 Alick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Receptionist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alick. 34% of Alick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Alick women worked as a Receptionist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alick were Salesman and Finisher.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Receptionist
    50%
  • Finisher
    50%

What Alick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Alick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alick 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Alick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 308 military records available for the last name Alick. For the veterans among your Alick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Alick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Alick in 1967 was 77, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alick 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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