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Erwick Family History

Erwick 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: Herwick, Berwick, Kerwick, Erick, Orwick, Herrick, Brick, Wick

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Where is the Erwick family from?

You can see how Erwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erwick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erwick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Erwick family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Erwick's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Erwick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erwick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Erwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Erwick. 100% of Erwick men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Erwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erwick 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Erwick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Erwick. For the veterans among your Erwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erwick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Erwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Erwick in 1966 was 78, and 84 in 2000.

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