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Hosman Family History

Hosman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Hosmann: possibly a variant of Hose Americanized form of German Hossmann: variant of Horstmann . Compare Hossman . Dutch: variant of Horstman .

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


Similar surnames: Osman, Kosman, Kolman, Gosman, Rosman, Homan, Hottman, Hopman, Husman

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Where is the Hosman family from?

You can see how Hosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hosman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Hosman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hosman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hosman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hosman. 100% of Hosman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosman 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Hosman. 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 820 military records available for the last name Hosman. For the veterans among your Hosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hosman in 1958 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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