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Hosking Family History

Hosking Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Hoskin.

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


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Where is the Hosking family from?

You can see how Hosking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosking family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hosking families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,354 Hosking families living in Cornwall. This was about 62% of all the recorded Hosking's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Hosking families in 1891.
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What did your Hosking ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hosking. 11% of Hosking men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Hosking women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hosking were Fisherman and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Dairy Farmer
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Fisherman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Hosking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54,000 census records available for the last name Hosking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosking 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Hosking. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hosking. For the veterans among your Hosking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosking lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hosking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hosking in 1945 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hosking

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosking 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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