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Bureston Family History

Bureston 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: Burston, Preston, Hurston, Burson, Brenton, Cureton, Burton, Brewton

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Where is the Bureston family from?

You can see how Bureston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bureston family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Bureston families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bureston family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bureston's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Bureston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bureston 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 16 census records available for the last name Bureston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bureston 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 Bureston. 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 Bureston. For the veterans among your Bureston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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