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Erskire Family History

Erskire 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, Spire, Erie, Fesmire, Emslie, Fraire, Abshire, Shire

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Where is the Erskire family from?

You can see how Erskire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erskire family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Erskire families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erskire's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Erskire families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Erskire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erskire 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Erskire. 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 military records available for the last name Erskire. For the veterans among your Erskire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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