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Laureston Family History

Laureston 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: Burston, Laughton, Harston, Preston, Hurston, Thurston, Leston, Lamberton, Cureton, Marston

48	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
6	Military Records
7	Immigration Records
80	Census and Voter Lists
36	Member Trees

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Where is the Laureston family from?

You can see how Laureston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laureston family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Laureston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Laureston families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Laureston's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Laureston families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laureston 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 Laureston family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 80 census records available for the last name Laureston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laureston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Laureston. 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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Military Records

There are 6 military records available for the last name Laureston. For the veterans among your Laureston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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