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Joanston Family History

Joanston 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: Johnston, Johnson, Swanston, Cranston, Janson, Jansson, Johansson

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Where is the Joanston family from?

You can see how Joanston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joanston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Joanston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Joanston families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Joanston's in USA. New York had the highest population of Joanston families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Joanston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joanston 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Joanston. 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 Joanston. For the veterans among your Joanston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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