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Kerlick Family History

Kerlick 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: Kerwick, Perlick, Kerrick, Herrick, Merrick, Garlick, Bernick, Ellick

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Where is the Kerlick family from?

You can see how Kerlick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerlick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kerlick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kerlick families living in Manitoba. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kerlick's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kerlick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerlick 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 Kerlick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerlick. 50% of Kerlick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kerlick women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kerlick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Kerlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerlick 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kerlick. 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 101 military records available for the last name Kerlick. For the veterans among your Kerlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerlick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kerlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kerlick in 1963 was 75, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kerlick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kerlick 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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