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Ernslie Family History

Ernslie 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: Ainslie, Emslie, Enslin, Erie, Leslie, Dansie, Brislin, Ernst

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Where is the Ernslie family from?

You can see how Ernslie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ernslie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Ernslie families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Ernslie families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ernslie's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Ernslie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Ernslie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ernslie 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ernslie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ernslie. For the veterans among your Ernslie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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