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Heaston Family History

Heaston Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Easton or Heston.

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


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Where is the Heaston family from?

You can see how Heaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heaston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heaston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Heaston families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Heaston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heaston families in 1891.
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What did your Heaston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heaston. 100% of Heaston 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heaston 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Heaston. 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 904 military records available for the last name Heaston. For the veterans among your Heaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heaston lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Heaston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Heaston in 1947 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heaston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heaston 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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