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Pewston Family History

Pewston 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, Beaston, Elston, Preston, Person, Benston, Peniston, Poston

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Where is the Pewston family from?

You can see how Pewston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pewston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Pewston families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pewston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pewston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Pewston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pewston 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pewston. 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 military records available for the last name Pewston. For the veterans among your Pewston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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