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Earskins Family History

Earskins 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, Parkins, Harkins, Haskins, Markins, Eakins, Erskin, Hauskins

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Where is the Earskins family from?

You can see how Earskins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earskins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Earskins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Earskins family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Earskins's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Earskins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earskins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Earskins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earskins 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 Earskins. 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 10 military records available for the last name Earskins. For the veterans among your Earskins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Earskins lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Earskins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Earskins in 1979 was 53, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earskins 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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