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Hoosow Family History

Hoosow 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: Hoos, Hooton, Rossow, Hobson, Hoose, Kossow, Hodson, Howson, Hooser

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Where is the Hoosow family from?

You can see how Hoosow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoosow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Hoosow families living in Shropshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hoosow's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Hoosow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoosow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Hoosow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoosow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoosow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoosow. For the veterans among your Hoosow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoosow lifespan?

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