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Ernickshank Family History

Ernickshank 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: Cruickshank, Cruikshank, Erickson, Ericksen, Errickson, Crookshank

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Where is the Ernickshank family from?

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

There are 13 census records available for the last name Ernickshank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernickshank 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ernickshank. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ernickshank. For the veterans among your Ernickshank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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