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Whuston Family History

Whuston 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: Whiston, Huston, Ruston, Hunton, Wharton, Houston, Hurston, Thurston

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Where is the Whuston family from?

You can see how Whuston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whuston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Whuston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Whuston families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whuston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whuston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Whuston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whuston 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Whuston. 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 Whuston. For the veterans among your Whuston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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