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Humeston Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Humiston .

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


Similar surnames: Hueston, Cumpston, Hughston, Huston, Humiston, Weston, Meston, Henton

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Where is the Humeston family from?

You can see how Humeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Humeston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Humeston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Humeston families living in Manitoba. This was about 64% of all the recorded Humeston's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Humeston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Humeston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Humeston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Humeston. 67% of Humeston 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
    67%
  • Painter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Humeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Humeston 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 Humeston. 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 356 military records available for the last name Humeston. For the veterans among your Humeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Humeston lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Humeston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Humeston in 1961 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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