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Oviston Family History

Oviston 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: Whiston, Ovington, Liston, Ormiston, Overton, Kriston, Oveson

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Where is the Oviston family from?

You can see how Oviston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oviston family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Oviston families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Oviston's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Oviston families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Oviston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oviston 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oviston. 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 Oviston. For the veterans among your Oviston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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