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Hueston Family History

Hueston Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex) and Irish: variant of Houston.

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


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Where is the Hueston family from?

You can see how Hueston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hueston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hueston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 55 Hueston families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hueston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hueston families in 1911.
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What did your Hueston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hueston. 67% of Hueston men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hueston women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    67%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hueston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hueston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hueston 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Hueston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hueston. For the veterans among your Hueston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hueston lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hueston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hueston in 1946 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hueston 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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