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Hoskison Family History

Hoskison Surname Meaning

see Hoskinson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hoskison family from?

You can see how Hoskison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoskison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hoskison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Hoskison families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hoskison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoskison families in 1891.
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What did your Hoskison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoskison. 92% of Hoskison 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
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Hoskison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoskison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoskison 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Hoskison. 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 176 military records available for the last name Hoskison. For the veterans among your Hoskison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoskison lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hoskison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hoskison in 1968 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoskison 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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