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Vaston Family History

Vaston 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, Aston, Haston, Baston, Gaston, Caston, Maston, Pastor, Hatton

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Where is the Vaston family from?

You can see how Vaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Vaston families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaston's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Vaston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Vaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaston 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Vaston. 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 Vaston. For the veterans among your Vaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaston lifespan?

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