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Herkies Family History

Herkies 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: Hermes, Berkes, Heikes, Perkes, Ferries, Perkins, Herres, Harries

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Where is the Herkies family from?

You can see how Herkies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkies family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Herkies families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Herkies families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkies's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Herkies families in 1841.
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  • 1851
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Herkies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkies 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Herkies. 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 3 military records available for the last name Herkies. For the veterans among your Herkies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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