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Hoski Family History

Hoski 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: Koski, Hoskin, Hook, Hose, Hock, Haskin, Host, Hosch, Oki, Joki

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Where is the Hoski family from?

You can see how Hoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hoski families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hoski's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hoski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoski. 59% of Hoski men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Hoski women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoski were New Worker and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Student Nurse
    29%
  • Cook
    29%

What Hoski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Hoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoski 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Hoski. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hoski. For the veterans among your Hoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoski in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoski 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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