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Ghoston Family History

Ghoston Surname Meaning

African American: unexplained. Compare Goston.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ghoston family from?

You can see how Ghoston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghoston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ghoston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ghoston family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghoston's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Ghoston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghoston 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 Ghoston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ghoston. 50% of Ghoston men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ghoston women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Engineer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Ghoston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Ghoston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghoston 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ghoston. 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 69 military records available for the last name Ghoston. For the veterans among your Ghoston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghoston lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ghoston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ghoston in 1964 was 39, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghoston 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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