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Hosain Family History

Hosain 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: Husain, Hoskin, Hossain, Hosein, Hain, Joslin, Haskin, Hasan, Horan

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Hosain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosain 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Hosain. 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 41 military records available for the last name Hosain. For the veterans among your Hosain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosain lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1999, in the United States, Hosain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hosain in 1997 was 48, and 62 in 1999.

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