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Clegston Family History

Clegston 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: Clugston, Clogston, Leston, Cheston, Clouston, Clemson, Cleeton

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Where is the Clegston family from?

You can see how Clegston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clegston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Clegston families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Clegston's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Clegston families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Clegston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clegston 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Clegston. 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 Clegston. For the veterans among your Clegston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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