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Humiston Family History

Humiston Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Humeston near Cumnock in Ayrshire.

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


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Where is the Humiston family from?

You can see how Humiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humiston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Humiston families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Humiston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Humiston families in 1891.
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What did your Humiston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Humiston. 28% of Humiston men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Humiston women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Humiston were Machinist and 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Maid
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Humiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humiston 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Humiston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Humiston. For the veterans among your Humiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humiston lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Humiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Humiston in 1959 was 36, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Humiston 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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