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Giston Family History

Giston 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: Liston, Gaston, Girton, Hilton, Easton, Linton, Hinton, Alston

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Where is the Giston family from?

You can see how Giston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Giston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Giston family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Giston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Giston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Giston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Giston. 100% of Giston men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Giston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giston 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Giston. 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 31 military records available for the last name Giston. For the veterans among your Giston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giston lifespan?

Average Giston life expectancy in 1985 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giston 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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