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Horaston Family History

Horaston 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, Holston, Houston, Hurston, Hogston, Horton, Haston, Forston

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Where is the Horaston family from?

You can see how Horaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horaston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Horaston families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Horaston family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Horaston's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Horaston families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horaston 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 11 census records available for the last name Horaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horaston 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 Horaston. 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 military records available for the last name Horaston. For the veterans among your Horaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horaston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horaston 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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