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Yorhston Family History

Yorhston 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: Forston, Royston, Burston, Colston, Orton, Ruston, Rolston, Harston

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Where is the Yorhston family from?

You can see how Yorhston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yorhston family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Yorhston families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Yorhston's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Yorhston families in 1841.
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Census Records

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

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