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Hosett Family History

Hosett 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: Hogsett, Rosett, Howett, Hose, Rowett, Host, Coslett, Hassett, Lovett

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Where is the Hosett family from?

You can see how Hosett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hosett family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosett's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Hosett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosett 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 49 census records available for the last name Hosett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosett 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hosett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hosett. For the veterans among your Hosett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosett 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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