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Perrick Family History

Perrick 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: Herrick, Merrick, Derrick, Gerrick, Ferrick, Pedrick, Pernick

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Where is the Perrick family from?

You can see how Perrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Perrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Perrick families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Perrick's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Perrick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Perrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Perrick. 31% of Perrick men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Perrick women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Perrick were Salesman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perrick 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Perrick. 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 211 military records available for the last name Perrick. For the veterans among your Perrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perrick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Perrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Perrick in 1966 was 85, and 88 in 2003.

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