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Hosmer Family History

Hosmer Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Osmer with excrescent initial H-.

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


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Where is the Hosmer family from?

You can see how Hosmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 68 Hosmer families living in Kent. This was about 51% of all the recorded Hosmer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hosmer families in 1891.
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What did your Hosmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hosmer. 100% of Hosmer men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Hosmer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hosmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Hosmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosmer 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Hosmer. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Hosmer. For the veterans among your Hosmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosmer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hosmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hosmer in 1942 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hosmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosmer 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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