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Jokston Family History

Jokston 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: Royston, Colston, Rolston, Boston, Johnston, Holston, Houston

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Where is the Jokston family from?

You can see how Jokston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jokston family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Jokston families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jokston's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Jokston families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Jokston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jokston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Jokston. 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 Jokston. For the veterans among your Jokston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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