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Herkine Family History

Herkine 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: Herring, Herling, Hering, Harkin, Henkin, Erskine, Heskin, Horine

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Where is the Herkine family from?

You can see how Herkine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkine family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Herkine family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkine's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Herkine families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Herkine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkine 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Herkine. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Herkine. For the veterans among your Herkine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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