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Haiston Family History

Haiston 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: Harston, Haston, Haisten, Hairston, Hilton, Easton, Hatton, Hinton

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Where is the Haiston family from?

You can see how Haiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haiston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Haiston families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Haiston's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Haiston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haiston 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 Haiston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haiston. 39% of Haiston men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Haiston women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haiston were Plasterer Helper and Servant.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Plasterer Helper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Servant
    40%

What Haiston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Haiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haiston 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Haiston. 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 243 military records available for the last name Haiston. For the veterans among your Haiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haiston lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Haiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Haiston in 1965 was 78, and 67 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haiston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haiston 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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