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Hoston Family History

Hoston Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of northern Irish Houston.

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


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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 1911 there were 35 Hoston families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hoston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoston families in 1911.
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What did your Hoston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hoston. 56% of Hoston men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Modiste
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%

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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 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 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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