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Dameston Family History

Dameston 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: Dameron, Jameson, Meston, Humeston, Easton, Samson, Alston, Hazelton

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Where is the Dameston family from?

You can see how Dameston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dameston family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Dameston families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dameston's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dameston families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dameston 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 6 census records available for the last name Dameston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dameston 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 Dameston. 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 Dameston. For the veterans among your Dameston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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