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Daiston Family History

Daiston 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: Easton, Alston, Whiston, Dalton, Harston, Ditton, Aston, Liston

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Where is the Daiston family from?

You can see how Daiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daiston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Daiston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Daiston family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Daiston's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Daiston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daiston 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 26 census records available for the last name Daiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daiston 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 Daiston. 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 Daiston. For the veterans among your Daiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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