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Merick Family History

Merick Surname Meaning

see Merrick.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Merick family from?

You can see how Merick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Merick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Merick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Merick families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Merick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Merick families in 1911.
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What did your Merick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Merick. 100% of Merick men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Merick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Merick 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Merick. 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 368 military records available for the last name Merick. For the veterans among your Merick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Merick lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Merick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Merick in 1954 was 66, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Merick 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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