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Naston Family History

Naston 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: Easton, Aston, Haston, Baston, Gaston, Caston, Maston, Nason, Pastor

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Where is the Naston family from?

You can see how Naston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Naston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Naston family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Naston's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Naston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Naston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naston 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Naston. 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 26 military records available for the last name Naston. For the veterans among your Naston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naston lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Naston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Naston in 1977 was 50, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Naston 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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