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Adlestone Family History

Adlestone 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: Alston, Goldstone, Allerton, Leston, Alliston, Freestone, Asleson

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Where is the Adlestone family from?

You can see how Adlestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adlestone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Adlestone families living in Northumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Adlestone's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Adlestone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Adlestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adlestone 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Adlestone. 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 1 military records available for the last name Adlestone. For the veterans among your Adlestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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