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Thuston Family History

Thuston Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Thurston, Thruston, Huston, Ruston, Whiston, Hunton, Taunton, Houston

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Where is the Thuston family from?

You can see how Thuston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thuston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thuston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Thuston families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Thuston's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thuston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thuston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thuston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thuston. 31% of Thuston men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Thuston women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thuston were Janitor and Office Work. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Office Work
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thuston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thuston 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Thuston. 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 227 military records available for the last name Thuston. For the veterans among your Thuston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thuston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Thuston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thuston in 1962 was 75, and 54 in 2003.

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