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Darston Family History

Darston 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: Harston, Marston, Durston, Easton, Alston, Burston, Parson, Dalton

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Where is the Darston family from?

You can see how Darston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Darston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Darston families living in Durham. This was about 47% of all the recorded Darston's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Darston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darston 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 134 census records available for the last name Darston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darston 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Darston. 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 3 military records available for the last name Darston. For the veterans among your Darston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darston 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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