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Vauston Family History

Vauston 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: Auston, Austin, Easton, Alston, Ruston, Harston, Taunton, Houston

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Where is the Vauston family from?

You can see how Vauston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vauston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vauston families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Vauston's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vauston families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Vauston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vauston 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Vauston. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vauston. For the veterans among your Vauston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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