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Kerrick Name Meaning

English and Welsh: variant of Kenrick or Kerridge . Americanized form of German Gericke . Compare Gerrick .

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


Similar surnames: Herrick, Merrick, Derrick, Orrick, Kenrick, Gerrick, Ferrick, Berwick

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Where is the Kerrick family from?

You can see how Kerrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kerrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kerrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Kerrick families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kerrick's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kerrick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kerrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kerrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kerrick. 21% of Kerrick men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Kerrick women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kerrick were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kerrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kerrick 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Kerrick. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kerrick. For the veterans among your Kerrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kerrick lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kerrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Kerrick in 1954 was 31, and 64 in 2004.

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