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Hoshall Family History

Hoshall 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: Voshall, Hoshaw, Horsfall, Shall, Oshell, Godshall, Voshell, Gotshall

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Where is the Hoshall family from?

You can see how Hoshall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoshall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoshall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Hoshall families living in Warwickshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hoshall's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hoshall families in 1891.
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What did your Hoshall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoshall. 21% of Hoshall men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Hoshall women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoshall were Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Chemist
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%

What Hoshall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoshall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoshall 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hoshall. 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 203 military records available for the last name Hoshall. For the veterans among your Hoshall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoshall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hoshall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hoshall in 1965 was 71, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoshall 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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