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Serston Family History

Serston 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: Easton, Burston, Seaton, Beaston, Harston, Elston, Hurston, Person

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Where is the Serston family from?

You can see how Serston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Serston family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Serston families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Serston's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Serston families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Serston 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 33 census records available for the last name Serston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Serston 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 Serston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Serston. For the veterans among your Serston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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