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Rourston Family History

Rourston 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: Roulston, Royston, Burston, Ruston, Rolston, Roughton, Houston

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Where is the Rourston family from?

You can see how Rourston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rourston family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Rourston families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Rourston's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Rourston families in 1871.
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Census Records

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

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