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Cloyston Family History

Cloyston 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: Clogston, Clouston, Royston, Colston, Clayson, Clugston, Clayton

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Where is the Cloyston family from?

You can see how Cloyston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloyston family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Cloyston families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Cloyston's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Cloyston families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Cloyston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloyston 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cloyston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cloyston. For the veterans among your Cloyston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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