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Alexander Johnston, 1831 - 1914
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Alexander Johnston, 1805 - 1867
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Alexander Cromartie Johnston, 1876 - 1937
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Alexander Johnston, 1847 - 1931
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Alexander Mitchell Johnston, 1860 - 1924
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Alexander Johnston, 1856 - 1912
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Alexander JOHNSTON, 1805 - 1867
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Alexander Johnston, 1817 - 1887
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Alexander R Johnston, 1849 - 1931
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Dr. Alexander JOHNSTON MD, 1825 - Circa 1895
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Alexander Keith Johnston, 1804 - 1871
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Alexander Johnston, 1805 - 1867
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Alexander Johnston, 1805 - 1867
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Alexander Johnston, 1831 - 1914
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Alexander Johnston, 1831 - 1914
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Alexander M. Johnston, 1860 - 1926
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Alexander Johnston, 1830 - 1908
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Alexander Johnston, 1829 - 1910
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Alexander J. Johnston, 1829 - 1909
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Alexander Brown Johnston, 1854 - 1929
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Alexander Johnston, Circa 1885 - 1934
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Alexander T. Johnston, Circa 1830 - 1906
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Alexander (Alick) Johnston, Circa 1863 - 1914
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Alexander Johnston in The Public Ledger - Feb 1 1853
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Alexander Johnston in Baltimore American and Commercial Advertiser - Oct 22 1895
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Alexander Ferguson Johnston, 1890 - 1936
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Alexander Johnston, 1868 - 1942
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Alexander Johnston, died 1874
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Alexander Johnston, 1899 - 1924
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Alexander B. Johnston, 1857 - 1940
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Alexander B. Johnston, 1848 - 1917
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Alexander Johnston, Circa 1842 - 1907
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Alexander Johnston, Circa 1858 - 1888
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Alexander F. Johnston, 1856 - 1946
Michigan Deaths
Alexander H. Johnston, 1848 - 1924
Michigan Deaths
Alexander Johnston, 1835 - 1905
Michigan Deaths
Alexander Johnston, 1875 - 1928
Michigan Deaths
Alexander Johnston, 1885 - 1947
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
Alexander Armstrong Johnston, 1887 - 1965
Idaho, Deaths and Stillbirths
Alexander Johnston, Circa 1801 - 1856
West Virginia, Deaths
Alexander Johnston, Circa 1818 - 1888
West Virginia, Deaths
Alexander A. Johnston, Circa 1846 - 1925
West Virginia, Deaths
Alexander L. Johnston, Circa 1837 - 1915
West Virginia, Deaths
Alexander Johnston, 1914 - 1914
Arizona Death Certificates
Alexander Johnston, 1902 - 1972
Arizona Death Certificates
Alexander Johnston, 1888 - 1941
Arizona Death CertificatesAlexander (Homer) Johnston, 1918 - 2010
BillionGravesAlexander Johnston, 1823 - 1912
BillionGravesAlexander A. Johnston, 1902 - 1957
BillionGravesAlexander David Johnston, 1946 - 2004
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Alexander James Johnston Sr., Circa 1853 - 1929
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
Alexander C. Johnston, Circa 1916 - 1919
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
Alexander Johnston, Circa 1842 - 1906
Australia, Cemetery Inscriptions
Alexander Burt (Georgie) Johnston, Circa 1921 - 2006
Australia, Cemetery Inscriptions
Alexander Roland Johnston, Circa 1830 - 1914
Australia, Cemetery Inscriptions
Alexander William Johnston, Circa 1908 - 2000
Australia, Cemetery Inscriptions
Alexander Johnston, 1775 - 1849
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Alexander Johnston, 1867 - 1951
Famous People Throughout HistoryAlexander Johnston, 1884 - 1952
Famous People Throughout HistoryAlexander Keith Johnston, 1844 - 1879
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Alexander Grant Johnston, Circa 1911 - 1946
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Alexander Pratt Johnston, Circa 1914 - 1945
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Alexander Bartholomew Johnston, Circa 1883 - 1916
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Alexander Campbell Johnston, Circa 1907 - 1942
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- Arabic: ألكسندر جونستون (Ālksandr Jūnston)
- Japanese: アレクサンダー・ジョンストン (Arekusandā Jonston)
- Russian: Александр Джонстон (Aleksandr Dzhonston)


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- USA 16%
- Canada 8%
- Ireland 7%
- Australia 5%
- Other 1%
The first name Alexander has its roots in ancient Greece, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which is composed of the elements "alexein," meaning "to defend," and "aner," meaning "man." This name first appeared in historical texts around the 4th century BC, notably associated with Alexander the Great, the famed king of Macedon who created one of the largest empires in history. The meaning of Alexander, "defender of men," reflects qualities of leadership, strength, and protection, traits that were embodied by those who bore the name in antiquity. Variations of Alexander can be found across many cultures and languages, including Alejandro in Spanish, Alessandro in Italian, Alexandre in French, and Aleksandr in Russian, each with slight differences in pronunciation and spelling. The name has remained popular throughout history, often associated with nobility and military prowess, and continues to be widely used in various forms around the world today.
The last name Johnston, also spelled as Johnson, is of English and Scottish origin, deriving from the given name John, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The surname first appeared in the medieval period, particularly in the regions of England and Scotland, where it was often used to denote "son of John." Historically, those who bore the name were likely to be associated with agrarian or clerical occupations, reflecting the common practice of naming children after their fathers. Variations of the surname can be found across different cultures and languages, including Johnston in Scotland, Jonsson in Scandinavia, and Johnson in the United States and England, each reflecting local linguistic adaptations. The name has also been associated with various notable figures throughout history, contributing to its prominence in both genealogical and cultural contexts.
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