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Eyston Family History

Eyston Surname Meaning

from Eyston Hall in Belchamp Walter (Essex) or perhaps a variant of Easton which is a very common English place-name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eyston family from?

You can see how Eyston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eyston family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Eyston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Eyston families living in Berkshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Eyston's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Eyston families in 1891.
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What did your Eyston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eyston. 60% of Eyston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Eyston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eyston 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Eyston. 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 14 military records available for the last name Eyston. For the veterans among your Eyston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eyston lifespan?

Average Eyston life expectancy in 1994 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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