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Ainsty Family History

Ainsty 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: Kinsey, Dainty, Anstey, Minsky, Linsky, Linsey, Ainley, Ginty

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Where is the Ainsty family from?

You can see how Ainsty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ainsty family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ainsty family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Ainsty's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ainsty families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ainsty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ainsty 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ainsty. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ainsty. For the veterans among your Ainsty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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