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Hoskisson Family History

Hoskisson Surname Meaning

see Hoskinson.

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


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Where is the Hoskisson family from?

You can see how Hoskisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoskisson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hoskisson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Hoskisson families living in Lancashire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Hoskisson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoskisson families in 1891.
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What did your Hoskisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoskisson. 43% of Hoskisson men worked as an Insurance Agent and 87% of Hoskisson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoskisson were Massens (travelling) and Feeder (printing.

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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

  • Insurance Agent
    43%
  • Brickworks Manager
    29%
  • Massens (travelling)
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Feeder (printing
    14%

What Hoskisson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Hoskisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoskisson 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Hoskisson. 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 54 military records available for the last name Hoskisson. For the veterans among your Hoskisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoskisson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Hoskisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hoskisson in 1980 was 69, and 73 in 1998.

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