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Earston Family History

Earston 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, Harston, Marston, Alston, Burston, Parson, Beaston, Elston

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Where is the Earston family from?

You can see how Earston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Earston family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Earston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Earston families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Earston's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Earston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Earston 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 77 census records available for the last name Earston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Earston 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Earston. 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 8 military records available for the last name Earston. For the veterans among your Earston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Earston ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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