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Hoston Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of northern Irish Houston .

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


Similar surnames: Holston, Boston, Holton, Roston, Huston, Howton, Hasson, Heuton

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Where is the Hoston family from?

You can see how Hoston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Hoston families living in Staffordshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hoston's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hoston families in 1891.
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What did your Hoston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoston. 100% of Hoston men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Hoston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hoston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoston 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Hoston. 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 944 military records available for the last name Hoston. For the veterans among your Hoston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoston lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hoston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hoston in 1947 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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