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Herston Family History

Herston 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, Hurston, Herson, Heston, Heaston, Heuston, Easton, Heron

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Where is the Herston family from?

You can see how Herston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Herston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Herston families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Herston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herston 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 Herston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herston. 14% of Herston men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Herston women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Herston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Herston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herston 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Herston. 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 317 military records available for the last name Herston. For the veterans among your Herston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herston lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Herston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Herston in 1950 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herston 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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