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Rookston Family History

Rookston 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: Crookston, Cookston, Royston, Rolston, Woolston, Roston, Rookstool

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Where is the Rookston family from?

You can see how Rookston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rookston family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Rookston family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rookston's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rookston families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Rookston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rookston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rookston. 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 Rookston. For the veterans among your Rookston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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