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Poyston Family History

Poyston 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, Poston, Polston, Colston, Payton, Rolston, Boston, Boynton

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Where is the Poyston family from?

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

There are 50 census records available for the last name Poyston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyston 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Poyston. 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 Poyston. For the veterans among your Poyston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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