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Jorston Family History

Jorston 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: Forston, Royston, Burston, Colston, Orton, Rolston, Harston, Boston

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Where is the Jorston family from?

You can see how Jorston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorston family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Jorston families living in Orkney. This was about 83% of all the recorded Jorston's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Jorston families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Jorston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorston 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jorston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jorston. For the veterans among your Jorston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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