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Thaston Family History

Thaston 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: Haston, Thaxton, Easton, Hatton, Halton, Whiston, Beaston, Harston

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Where is the Thaston family from?

You can see how Thaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thaston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Thaston families living in Mississippi. This was about 80% of all the recorded Thaston's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Thaston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thaston 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 83 census records available for the last name Thaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaston 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 Thaston. 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 6 military records available for the last name Thaston. For the veterans among your Thaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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