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Orciston Family History

Orciston 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: Ormiston, Kriston, Wriston, Orrison, Royston, Orton, Ruston, Rolston

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Where is the Orciston family from?

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

There are 4 census records available for the last name Orciston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orciston 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Orciston. 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 Orciston. For the veterans among your Orciston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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