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Richston Family History

Richston 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: Rickson, Crichton, Richison, Richeson, Royston, Ruston, Richmond

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Where is the Richston family from?

You can see how Richston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Richston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Richston families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Richston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Richston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Richston 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 31 census records available for the last name Richston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Richston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Richston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Richston. For the veterans among your Richston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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