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Logston Family History

Logston Surname Meaning

English: variant of Logsdon.

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


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Where is the Logston family from?

You can see how Logston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Logston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Logston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Logston families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Logston's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Logston families in 1891.
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What did your Logston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Logston. 31% of Logston men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Logston women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Logston were Truck Driver 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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Cook
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Logston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Logston 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Logston. 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 740 military records available for the last name Logston. For the veterans among your Logston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Logston lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Logston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1952. The average life expectancy for Logston in 1948 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Logston 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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