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Reeston Family History

Reeston 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, Easton, Ruston, Rolston, Beaston, Elston, Keeton, Preston

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Where is the Reeston family from?

You can see how Reeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reeston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Reeston family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Reeston's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Reeston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reeston 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 49 census records available for the last name Reeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reeston 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Reeston. 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 Reeston. For the veterans among your Reeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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