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Reuston Family History

Reuston 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: Ruston, Heuston, Royston, Easton, Rolston, Beaston, Elston, Preston

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Where is the Reuston family from?

You can see how Reuston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reuston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Reuston families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Reuston families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Reuston's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Reuston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Reuston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reuston 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 Reuston. 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 3 military records available for the last name Reuston. For the veterans among your Reuston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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