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Peirick Family History

Peirick 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: Pedrick, Petrick, Weirick, Herrick, Patrick, Merrick, Derrick

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Where is the Peirick family from?

You can see how Peirick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peirick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Peirick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Peirick families living in Missouri. This was about 46% of all the recorded Peirick's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Peirick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peirick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peirick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peirick. 29% of Peirick men worked as a Shoe Worker. .

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
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What Peirick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Peirick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peirick 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Peirick. 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 54 military records available for the last name Peirick. For the veterans among your Peirick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peirick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Peirick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Peirick in 1965 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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