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Sherick Name Meaning

Variant of Sherk a surname of Swiss German origin. Compare Sherrick . English: variant of Sharrock .

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


Similar surnames: Sharick, Sherrick, Shedrick, Herwick, Derick, Scherich, Shuck, Sherin

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Where is the Sherick family from?

You can see how Sherick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sherick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sherick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Sherick families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sherick's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sherick families in 1911.
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What did your Sherick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sherick. 50% of Sherick 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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sherick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sherick 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Sherick. 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 498 military records available for the last name Sherick. For the veterans among your Sherick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sherick lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sherick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sherick in 1950 was 23, and 74 in 2004.

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