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Hosier Family History

Hosier Name Meaning

English (southern):: occupational name from Middle English hos(i)er hus(i)er ‘maker or seller of stockings or leggings’ a derivative of Middle English hose ‘hose’ (Old English hosa reinforced by Old French hose huese). Hose was the regular term for garments worn on the legs until the 18th century. Compare Hose and Hussey . alternatively perhaps a variant of (h)ussher husser ‘usher’ (see Usher ) a ceremonial office performed by high-ranking men in service to a greater lord.

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


Similar surnames: Hosler, Hosner, Hoster, Hollier, Losier, Horner, Osmer, Doster, Hober

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Where is the Hosier family from?

You can see how Hosier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 142 Hosier families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hosier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hosier families in 1891.
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What did your Hosier 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 Hosier. 15% of Hosier men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Hosier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hosier were Company Secretary and None. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    10%
  • Blanket Finisher
    10%
  • Company Secretary
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • None
    2%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Hosier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosier 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Hosier. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hosier. For the veterans among your Hosier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Hosier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hosier in 1955 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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