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Hureston Family History

Hureston 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: Hurston, Hueston, Humeston, Burston, Harston, Preston, Thurston

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Where is the Hureston family from?

You can see how Hureston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hureston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Hureston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Hureston family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hureston's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hureston families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Hureston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hureston 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hureston. 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 17 military records available for the last name Hureston. For the veterans among your Hureston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hureston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Hureston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hureston in 1969 was 67, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hureston 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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