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Eritchison Family History

Eritchison 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: Ritchison, Richison, Etchison, Aitchison, Erickson, Atchison

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Where is the Eritchison family from?

You can see how Eritchison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eritchison family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Eritchison families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eritchison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eritchison families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Eritchison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eritchison 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 Eritchison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Eritchison. For the veterans among your Eritchison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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