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Erskie Family History

Erskie Surname 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: Erskine, Erskin, Erie, Emslie, Kaskie, Koskie, Eskin, Kuskie, Drake

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Where is the Erskie family from?

You can see how Erskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erskie family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Erskie families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erskie's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Erskie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erskie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Erskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erskie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Erskie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 military records available for the last name Erskie. For the veterans among your Erskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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