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Ericks Family History

Ericks Name 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: Ricks, Erick, Fricks, Brick, Krick, Erickson, Brucks, Arick, Brocks

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Where is the Ericks family from?

You can see how Ericks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ericks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ericks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Ericks families living in Iowa. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ericks's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ericks families in 1880.
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What did your Ericks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ericks. 39% of Ericks men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ericks women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ericks were Electrician and Saleslady. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Mason
    16%
  • Electrician
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ericks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ericks 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Ericks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 126 military records available for the last name Ericks. For the veterans among your Ericks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ericks lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Ericks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ericks in 1954 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

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