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Hulston Family History

Hulston Surname Meaning

see Houlston. perhaps also a variant of Hulson with epenthetic -t-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hulston family from?

You can see how Hulston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hulston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Hulston families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hulston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hulston families in 1891.
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What did your Hulston 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 Hulston. 100% of Hulston men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Hulston 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Fruiterer Veg fish Retailer
    5%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hulston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulston 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Hulston. 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 239 military records available for the last name Hulston. For the veterans among your Hulston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulston lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1992, in the United States, Hulston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hulston in 1969 was 70, and 71 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hulston 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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