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Hourston Family History

Hourston Surname Meaning

from Hourston (Orkney).

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


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Where is the Hourston family from?

You can see how Hourston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hourston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hourston families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Hourston family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hourston's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Hourston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hourston 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 Hourston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hourston. 100% of Hourston men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Hourston 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hourston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hourston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hourston 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Hourston. 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 152 military records available for the last name Hourston. For the veterans among your Hourston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hourston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hourston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hourston in 1962 was 73, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hourston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hourston 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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