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Junston Family History

Junston 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: Dunston, Funston, Dunstan, Burston, Ruston, Hunton, Johnston, Hurston

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Where is the Junston family from?

You can see how Junston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Junston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Junston families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Junston 's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Junston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Junston 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Junston ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Junston . Like a window into their day-to-day life, Junston 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 Junston . 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 Junston . For the veterans among your Junston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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