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Hosburgh Family History

Hosburgh 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: Horsburgh, Vosburgh, Homburg, Roxburgh, Rosburg, Vosburg, Fosburg

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Where is the Hosburgh family from?

You can see how Hosburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosburgh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hosburgh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hosburgh families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hosburgh's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Hosburgh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosburgh 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 281 census records available for the last name Hosburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosburgh 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hosburgh. 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 25 military records available for the last name Hosburgh. For the veterans among your Hosburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosburgh lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hosburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hosburgh in 1953 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosburgh 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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