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Orsniston Family History

Orsniston 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, Peniston, Keniston, Denniston, Kriston, Cranston, Creviston

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Where is the Orsniston family from?

You can see how Orsniston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsniston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Orsniston family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsniston's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Orsniston families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Orsniston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsniston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Orsniston. 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 Orsniston. For the veterans among your Orsniston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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