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Bameston Family History

Bameston 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: Baston, Bateson, Jameson, Bankston, Meston, Humeston, Easton, Samson

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Where is the Bameston family from?

You can see how Bameston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bameston family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Bameston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Bameston family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bameston's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bameston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Bameston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bameston 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bameston. 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 Bameston. For the veterans among your Bameston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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