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Myerick Family History

Myerick 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: Myrick, Merrick, Merck, Mudrick, Mirick, Merica, Derick, Feerick

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Where is the Myerick family from?

You can see how Myerick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Myerick family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Myerick families living in California. This was about 44% of all the recorded Myerick's in USA. California had the highest population of Myerick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Myerick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Myerick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Myerick. 100% of Myerick 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Myerick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Myerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Myerick 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Myerick. 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 6 military records available for the last name Myerick. For the veterans among your Myerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Myerick lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Myerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Myerick in 1997 was 71, and 86 in 2002.

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