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Heaston Family History

Heaston Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Easton or Heston .

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


Similar surnames: Easton, Heston, Beaston, Eastin, Henton, Deaton, Hoston, Beason

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Where is the Heaston family from?

You can see how Heaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heaston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heaston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Heaston families living in British Columbia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Heaston's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Heaston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heaston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heaston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heaston. 40% of Heaston men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Heaston women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heaston were Proprietor and Secretary. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Secretary
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Heaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heaston 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Heaston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 904 military records available for the last name Heaston. For the veterans among your Heaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heaston lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Heaston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Heaston in 1947 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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