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Ailstone Family History

Ailstone 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: Hailstone, Alston, Ailstock, Pistone, Lidstone, Allston, Hilton

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Where is the Ailstone family from?

You can see how Ailstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ailstone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ailstone family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ailstone's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ailstone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Ailstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ailstone 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 Ailstone. 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 Ailstone. For the veterans among your Ailstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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