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Erskin Family History

Erskin Name Meaning

Scottish (central Scotland and Fife): variant of Erskine . This form of the surname is now more common in the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ervin, Eastin, Erwin, Erskine, Etkin, Briskin, Perkin, Gerkin, Espin

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Where is the Erskin family from?

You can see how Erskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erskin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Erskin families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Erskin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Erskin families in 1911.
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What did your Erskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Erskin. 50% of Erskin men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Erskin women worked as a Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Erskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erskin 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Erskin. 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 665 military records available for the last name Erskin. For the veterans among your Erskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erskin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Erskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Erskin in 1964 was 61, and 67 in 2004.

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