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Nerston Family History

Nerston 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, Burston, Nestor, Beaston, Harston, Elston, Nelson, Hurston

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Where is the Nerston family from?

You can see how Nerston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nerston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Nerston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Nerston families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Nerston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nerston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Nerston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nerston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Nerston. 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 Nerston. For the veterans among your Nerston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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