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Nairston Family History

Nairston 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: Hairston, Harston, Marston, Lairson, Easton, Alston, Burston, Parson

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Where is the Nairston family from?

You can see how Nairston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nairston family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Nairston family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Nairston's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Nairston families in 1881.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nairston ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Nairston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nairston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Nairston. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Nairston. For the veterans among your Nairston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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