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Barraston Family History

Barraston 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: Barrasso, Burston, Beaston, Harston, Barrington, Bratton, Barreto

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Where is the Barraston family from?

You can see how Barraston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barraston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Barraston families living in Wiltshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Barraston's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Barraston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barraston 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 42 census records available for the last name Barraston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barraston 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 Barraston. 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 Barraston. For the veterans among your Barraston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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