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Hosgood Family History

Hosgood Surname Meaning

see Hosegood.

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


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Where is the Hosgood family from?

You can see how Hosgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosgood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hosgood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Hosgood families living in Devon. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hosgood's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hosgood families in 1891.
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What did your Hosgood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hosgood. 22% of Hosgood men worked as an Incapacitated and 87% of Hosgood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hosgood were Marine Engineer Retired and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    22%
  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Marine Engineer Retired
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hosgood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosgood 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Hosgood. 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 275 military records available for the last name Hosgood. For the veterans among your Hosgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosgood lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Hosgood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hosgood in 1957 was 51, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosgood 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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