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Bristone Family History

Bristone 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: Brinton, Briscoe, Brisbane, Pistone, Kriston, Bristow, Ristine

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Where is the Bristone family from?

You can see how Bristone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bristone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bristone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Bristone families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bristone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bristone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Bristone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bristone 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Bristone. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Bristone. For the veterans among your Bristone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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