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Elrick Family History

Elrick Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): habitational name from any of several minor places called Elrick in Aberdeenshire. Compare Elerick.

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


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Where is the Elrick family from?

You can see how Elrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elrick families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 49 Elrick families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elrick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elrick families in 1911.
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What did your Elrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Elrick. 30% of Elrick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elrick women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Labourer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Elrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Elrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elrick 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Elrick. 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 857 military records available for the last name Elrick. For the veterans among your Elrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elrick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elrick in 1962 was 80, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elrick 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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