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Poaston Family History

Poaston 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: Poston, Polston, Royston, Easton, Pastor, Colston, Payton, Rolston

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Where is the Poaston family from?

You can see how Poaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poaston family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Poaston family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Poaston's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Poaston families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poaston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Poaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poaston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poaston. 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 3 military records available for the last name Poaston. For the veterans among your Poaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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