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Erquhart Family History

Erquhart 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: Urquhart, Erhart, Farquhar, Ehart, Drouhard, Brouhard, Duhart

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Where is the Erquhart family from?

You can see how Erquhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erquhart family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erquhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 4 Erquhart families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Erquhart's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Erquhart families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Erquhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erquhart 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Erquhart. 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 58 military records available for the last name Erquhart. For the veterans among your Erquhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erquhart lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Erquhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Erquhart in 1965 was 65, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erquhart ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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