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Herkup Family History

Herkup 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: Heroux, Harrup, Herko, Herod, Herbst, Heck, Heron, Harp, Kerker

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Where is the Herkup family from?

You can see how Herkup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herkup family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Herkup family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Herkup's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Herkup families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Herkup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herkup 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 Herkup. 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 military records available for the last name Herkup. For the veterans among your Herkup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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