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Erschel Family History

Erschel 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: Urschel, Herschel, Rachel, Eichel, Kuschel, Eschen, Kerscher

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Where is the Erschel family from?

You can see how Erschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erschel family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Erschel family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erschel's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Erschel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Erschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erschel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Erschel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Erschel. For the veterans among your Erschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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