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Erskine Family History

Erskine Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the barony of Erskine in Renfrewshire first recorded in 1226 in the form Erskyn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Erskine family from?

You can see how Erskine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erskine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erskine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 64 Erskine families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Erskine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Erskine families in 1891.
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What did your Erskine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Erskine. 15% of Erskine men worked as an Electrician and 74% of Erskine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erskine were General Labourer and Private Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrician
    15%
  • Medical Practitioner
    15%
  • Joiner Shipyard
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Private Secretary
    2%

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Census Records

There are 51,000 census records available for the last name Erskine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erskine 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 28,000 immigration records available for the last name Erskine. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Erskine. For the veterans among your Erskine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erskine lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Erskine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Erskine in 1944 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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