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Hoosen Family History

Hoosen Surname 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: Hooven, Holsen, Hoose, Hooten, Goosen, Housen, Hooser, House, Olsen

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Where is the Hoosen family from?

You can see how Hoosen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoosen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoosen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hoosen families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hoosen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoosen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoosen 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 Hoosen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoosen. 100% of Hoosen 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%

What Hoosen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Hoosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoosen 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Hoosen. 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 217 military records available for the last name Hoosen. For the veterans among your Hoosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoosen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1970, in the United States, Hoosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Hoosen in 1966 was 81, and 39 in 1970.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoosen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoosen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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