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Hoshield Family History

Hoshield 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: Hosfield, Shield, Hosfeld, Horsfield, Hossfeld, Shields, Bonfield

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoshield 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 26 census records available for the last name Hoshield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoshield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoshield. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Hoshield. For the veterans among your Hoshield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoshield lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Hoshield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hoshield in 1976 was 76, and 83 in 2003.

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