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Hercluson Family History

Hercluson 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: Haraldson, Herson, Herbison, Hermanson, Ferguson, Haroldson, Haralson

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Where is the Hercluson family from?

You can see how Hercluson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hercluson family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 20 Hercluson families living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hercluson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Hercluson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Hercluson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hercluson 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 Hercluson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Hercluson. For the veterans among your Hercluson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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