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Esskine Family History

Esskine 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, Eskin, Erskin, Eskins, Haskin, Exline, Ruskin, Elkin

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Where is the Esskine family from?

You can see how Esskine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esskine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Esskine families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Esskine families living in Midlothian. This was about 60% of all the recorded Esskine's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Esskine families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esskine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Esskine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esskine 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Esskine. 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 4 military records available for the last name Esskine. For the veterans among your Esskine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esskine lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esskine ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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