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Humeston Family History

Humeston Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Humiston.

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


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Where is the Humeston family from?

You can see how Humeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humeston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humeston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Humeston families living in Essex. This was about 27% of all the recorded Humeston's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Humeston families in 1891.
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What did your Humeston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Humeston. 28% of Humeston men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Humeston women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Humeston were Lawyer and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Electrician
    14%
  • Lawyer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Humeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humeston 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Humeston. 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 356 military records available for the last name Humeston. For the veterans among your Humeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humeston lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Humeston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Humeston in 1961 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Humeston 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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