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Aistew Family History

Aistew 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: Lister, Distel, Sistek, Anstey, Haisten, Amster, Aster, Kister

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Where is the Aistew family from?

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

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

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