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Nanston Family History

Nanston 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: Easton, Manton, Alston, Harston, Anson, Banton, Winston, Benston

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Where is the Nanston family from?

You can see how Nanston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Nanston families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanston's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Nanston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanston 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 Nanston ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Nanston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanston 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Nanston. 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 Nanston. For the veterans among your Nanston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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