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Sunston Family History

Sunston 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: Dunston, Funston, Dunstan, Burston, Ruston, Hunton, Hurston, Winston

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Where is the Sunston family from?

You can see how Sunston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunston family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Sunston families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Sunston family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunston's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Sunston families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Sunston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunston 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sunston. 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 Sunston. For the veterans among your Sunston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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