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Esskin Family History

Esskin 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: Eskin, Erskin, Haskin, Ruskin, Elkin, Laskin, Hoskin, Esswein, Raskin

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Where is the Esskin family from?

You can see how Esskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esskin family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Esskin family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Esskin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Esskin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esskin 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 13 census records available for the last name Esskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esskin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Esskin. 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 military records available for the last name Esskin. For the veterans among your Esskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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