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Erkine Family History

Erkine 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: Erskine, Ervine, Erwine, Raine, Grine, Erie, Exline, Elkin, Irvine

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Where is the Erkine family from?

You can see how Erkine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erkine family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Erkine families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Erkine families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Erkine's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Erkine families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Erkine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erkine 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Erkine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Erkine. For the veterans among your Erkine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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