Show ContentsMalston Surname History

Early Origins of the Malston family

The surname Malston was first found in Devon where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held lands.

Early History of the Malston family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Malston research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1315, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Malston History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Malston Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Malston, Malson, Mallesome, Malstone and others.

Early Notables of the Malston family

Distinguished members of the family include

  • the Malston family of Devon

Migration of the Malston family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..



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