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Eriston Family History

Eriston 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: Kriston, Wriston, Easton, Ruston, Whiston, Elston, Brinton, Preston

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Where is the Eriston family from?

You can see how Eriston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eriston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eriston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Eriston families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Eriston's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eriston families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Eriston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eriston 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Eriston. 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 6 military records available for the last name Eriston. For the veterans among your Eriston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eriston lifespan?

Average Eriston life expectancy in 1977 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eriston ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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