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Neiston Family History

Neiston 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, Nestor, Whiston, Beaston, Elston, Nelson, Benston, Liston

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Where is the Neiston family from?

You can see how Neiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Neiston families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Neiston families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Neiston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Neiston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Neiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neiston 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Neiston. 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 5 military records available for the last name Neiston. For the veterans among your Neiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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