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Abeston Family History

Abeston Name 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: Abston, Alston, Beaston, Boston, Preston, Belton, Benston, Aston

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Where is the Abeston family from?

You can see how Abeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abeston family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Abeston family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abeston's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Abeston families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Abeston ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Abeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abeston 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Abeston. 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 Abeston. For the veterans among your Abeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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