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Peiston Family History

Peiston 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: Peniston, Easton, Whiston, Beaston, Elston, Preston, Person, Benston

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Where is the Peiston family from?

You can see how Peiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peiston family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Peiston family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peiston's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Peiston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peiston 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 19 census records available for the last name Peiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peiston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Peiston. 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 Peiston. For the veterans among your Peiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peiston 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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