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Krick Family History

Krick Name Meaning

German:: probably an altered form of Krich a dialect plural of Krug ‘pitcher jug’ probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of such vessels. variant of Krück nickname for someone who walked with a crutch from Krick ‘crutch’ dialect form of Krücke see Kruck

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


Similar surnames: Kruck, Brick, Krock, Krack, Knick, Rock, Frick, Bruck, Kritz, Zwick

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Where is the Krick family from?

You can see how Krick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Krick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 29 Krick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 76% of all the recorded Krick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Krick families in 1840.
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What did your Krick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krick. 17% of Krick men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Krick women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krick were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Seamstress
    7%
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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Krick. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Krick. For the veterans among your Krick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krick lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Krick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Krick in 1943 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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