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Humstone Family History

Humstone Name 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, Humiston, Hueston, Huston, Humeston, Stone, Burston, Ruston

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Where is the Humstone family from?

You can see how Humstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humstone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Humstone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Humstone families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Humstone's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Humstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humstone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Humstone ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Humstone ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Humstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humstone 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Humstone. 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 13 military records available for the last name Humstone. For the veterans among your Humstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humstone lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Humstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Humstone in 1968 was 88, and 82 in 1998.

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