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Erston Family History

Erston 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, Elston, Alston, Burston, Orton, Ruston, Elton, Elson, Beaston

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Where is the Erston family from?

You can see how Erston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erston family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Erston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Erston family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erston's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Erston families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Erston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erston 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Erston. 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 9 military records available for the last name Erston. For the veterans among your Erston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erston lifespan?

Average Erston life expectancy in 1981 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erston 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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