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Hosbach Family History

Hosbach Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Hosbach near Sontra.

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


Similar surnames: Holbach, Hoback, Halbach, Hubach, Donsbach, Rombach, Loebach

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Where is the Hosbach family from?

You can see how Hosbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hosbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hosbach family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosbach's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hosbach families in 1891.
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What did your Hosbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hosbach. 25% of Hosbach men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hosbach women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hosbach were Accountant and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • Accountant
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hosbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosbach 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Hosbach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 526 military records available for the last name Hosbach. For the veterans among your Hosbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosbach lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hosbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hosbach in 1956 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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