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Johmstone Family History

Johmstone 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: Johnstone, Johnston, Goldstone, Johnson, Royston, Stone, Colston

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Where is the Johmstone family from?

You can see how Johmstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Johmstone family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Johmstone families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Johmstone families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Johmstone's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Johmstone families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Johmstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Johmstone 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Johmstone. 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 Johmstone. For the veterans among your Johmstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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