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Thanston Family History

Thanston 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: Harston, Thurston, Hanson, Haston, Swanston, Cranston, Thaxton

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Where is the Thanston family from?

You can see how Thanston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thanston family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Thanston family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thanston's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Thanston families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thanston 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 22 census records available for the last name Thanston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thanston 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 Thanston. 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 Thanston. For the veterans among your Thanston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thanston

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