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Krick Family History

Krick Surname Meaning

German:: probably an altered form of Krich, a dialect plural of Krug ‘pitcher jug’ probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of such vessels.

Variant of Krück, nickname for someone who walked with a crutch from Krick ‘crutch’, dialect form of Krücke.

See Kruck.

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


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You can see how Krick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 53 Krick families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Krick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Krick families in 1911.
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What did your Krick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Krick. 81% of Krick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Krick 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
    81%
  • Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Krick. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Krick. For the veterans among your Krick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krick lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Krick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krick in 1943 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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