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Railston Family History

Railston Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of the Scottish surname Ralston.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Railston family from?

You can see how Railston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Railston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Railston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Railston families living in Northumberland. This was about 96% of all the recorded Railston's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Railston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Railston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Railston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Railston. 100% of Railston men worked as a Railway Clerk and 73% of Railston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%
  • Student
    12%

What Railston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Railston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Railston 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Railston. 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 51 military records available for the last name Railston. For the veterans among your Railston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Railston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Railston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Railston in 1963 was 62, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Railston 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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