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Herlick Family History

Herlick 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, Horlick, Perlick, Merrick, Garlick, Bernick, Ellick

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Where is the Herlick family from?

You can see how Herlick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herlick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Herlick families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Herlick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Herlick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlick 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 Herlick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Herlick. 100% of Herlick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Herlick women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%

What Herlick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlick 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Herlick. 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 96 military records available for the last name Herlick. For the veterans among your Herlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herlick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Herlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Herlick in 1967 was 67, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herlick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herlick 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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