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Hoskhiss Family History

Hoskhiss 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: Hoskins, Hopkins, Hoskin, Hoshino, Haskins, Hodgkiss, Hotchkiss

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Where is the Hoskhiss family from?

You can see how Hoskhiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoskhiss family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Hoskhiss family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoskhiss's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Hoskhiss families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Hoskhiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoskhiss 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 Hoskhiss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoskhiss. For the veterans among your Hoskhiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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