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Eston Family History

Eston Surname Meaning

see Easton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eston family from?

You can see how Eston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 105 Eston families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Eston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer Below and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eston. 100% of Eston men worked as a Coal Hewer Below and 85% of Eston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer Below
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Eston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Eston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eston 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 925 immigration records available for the last name Eston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Eston. For the veterans among your Eston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eston in 1963 was 75, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eston ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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