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Hosegood Family History

Hosegood Surname Meaning

variant of Osgood with the inorganic H- frequently added by Norman scribes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hosegood family from?

You can see how Hosegood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosegood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hosegood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Hosegood families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hosegood's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hosegood families in 1891.
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What did your Hosegood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hosegood. 60% of Hosegood men worked as a Farmer and 86% of Hosegood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hosegood were Rent Collector and Retired Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    60%
  • French Polisher
    20%
  • Rent Collector
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Retired Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hosegood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosegood 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Hosegood. 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 356 military records available for the last name Hosegood. For the veterans among your Hosegood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosegood lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Hosegood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hosegood in 1964 was 69, and 88 in 1995.

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