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Nobston Family History

Nobston 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: Royston, Colston, Rolston, Boston, Holston, Houston, Norton, Hogston

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Where is the Nobston family from?

You can see how Nobston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nobston family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Nobston family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nobston's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Nobston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Nobston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nobston 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 Nobston. 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 Nobston. For the veterans among your Nobston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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