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Hoshaw Family History

Hoshaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Alsatian Hoschar. Compare Hoshor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoshaw family from?

You can see how Hoshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoshaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoshaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hoshaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoshaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Hoshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoshaw. 100% of Hoshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoshaw 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Hoshaw. 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 313 military records available for the last name Hoshaw. For the veterans among your Hoshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoshaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hoshaw in 1962 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoshaw 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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