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Erskina Family History

Erskina 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, Espina, Erkkila, Eskin, Eskins, Haskin, Regina

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Where is the Erskina family from?

You can see how Erskina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erskina family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Erskina families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1920 there was 1 Erskina family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Erskina's in USA. New York had the highest population of Erskina families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Erskina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erskina 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Erskina. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Erskina. For the veterans among your Erskina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erskina lifespan?

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