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Albiston Family History

Albiston Surname Meaning

A variant of Albinson altered (with intrusive t) as if derived from a place-name. Compare Alliston.

It is possibly a variant of Osbaldeston from Osbaldeston (Lancs) which has a local pronunciation [ˈɔːbɪstn].

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Albiston family from?

You can see how Albiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Albiston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 147 Albiston families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Albiston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Albiston families in 1891.
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What did your Albiston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mule Minder Cotton Spinni and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Albiston. 25% of Albiston men worked as a Mule Minder Cotton Spinni and 88% of Albiston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Albiston were Cabinet Maker and Private Means.

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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

  • Mule Minder Cotton Spinni
    25%
  • Bus Driver
    25%
  • Fruit Grower
    25%
  • Cabinet Maker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Dress Maker
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Albiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albiston 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 603 immigration records available for the last name Albiston. 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 343 military records available for the last name Albiston. For the veterans among your Albiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albiston lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Albiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Albiston in 1951 was 56, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Albiston ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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