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Hiarston Family History

Hiarston 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: Harston, Hurston, Hingston, Harton, Haston, Marston, Hairston

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Where is the Hiarston family from?

You can see how Hiarston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiarston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hiarston families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiarston's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Hiarston families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Hiarston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiarston 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 Hiarston. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hiarston. For the veterans among your Hiarston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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