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Honston Family History

Honston Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Holston, Houston, Hogston, Hoston, Royston, Hinton, Colston, Holton

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Where is the Honston family from?

You can see how Honston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Honston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Honston families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Honston family living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Honston's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Honston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Honston 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 Honston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Honston. 100% of Honston 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Honston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Honston 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 981 immigration records available for the last name Honston. 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 360 military records available for the last name Honston. For the veterans among your Honston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Honston lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Honston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Honston in 1981 was 92, and 77 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Honston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Honston 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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