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Emerick Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Emerich or Emmerich .

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


Similar surnames: Emerich, Emrick, Emerine, Erick, Emmick, Sherick, Emmerich, Marick

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Where is the Emerick family from?

You can see how Emerick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Emerick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Emerick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Emerick families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Emerick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Emerick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Emerick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Emerick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Emerick. 100% of Emerick 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 28,000 census records available for the last name Emerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Emerick 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Emerick. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Emerick. For the veterans among your Emerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Emerick lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Emerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Emerick in 1942 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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