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Watinston Family History

Watinston 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: Winston, Swainston, Watlington, Waterston, Watkinson, Wallington

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Where is the Watinston family from?

You can see how Watinston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Watinston family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Watinston families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Watinston's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Watinston families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Watinston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Watinston 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 Watinston. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Watinston. For the veterans among your Watinston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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