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Hosaka Family History

Hosaka Surname Meaning

Japanese: usually written 保坂 in central Japan or 穂坂 in eastern Japan; the first element of these versions is apparently used phonetically.

However, the original meaning is probably 蒲坂 ‘cattail slope’.

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


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You can see how Hosaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosaka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hosaka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hosaka families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hosaka's in USA. California had the highest population of Hosaka families in 1920.
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What did your Hosaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hosaka. 43% of Hosaka men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Hosaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosaka 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 804 immigration records available for the last name Hosaka. 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 183 military records available for the last name Hosaka. For the veterans among your Hosaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosaka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hosaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hosaka in 1966 was 88, and 66 in 2004.

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