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Loston Family History

Loston Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Loston family from?

You can see how Loston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Loston families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Loston's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Loston families in 1891.
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What did your Loston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loston. 63% of Loston men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Loston women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loston were Miner and Cook.

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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
    63%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Loston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loston 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 951 immigration records available for the last name Loston. 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 Loston. For the veterans among your Loston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loston lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Loston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Loston in 1964 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loston 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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