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Heustis Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Eustace .

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


Similar surnames: Eustis, Huestis, Estis, Justis, Custis, Heuton, Tustin, Huskins

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Where is the Heustis family from?

You can see how Heustis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heustis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heustis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Heustis families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heustis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heustis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heustis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heustis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heustis. 28% of Heustis men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Heustis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heustis were Farmer and Bookkeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heustis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heustis 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Heustis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 491 military records available for the last name Heustis. For the veterans among your Heustis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heustis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Heustis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Heustis in 1958 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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