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Rallston Family History

Rallston 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: Ralston, Allston, Raulston, Alston, Rolston, Alliston, Walston

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Where is the Rallston family from?

You can see how Rallston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rallston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rallston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Rallston family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rallston's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rallston families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rallston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Rallston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rallston 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rallston. 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 128 military records available for the last name Rallston. For the veterans among your Rallston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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