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Hosney Family History

Hosney 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: Horney, Honey, Gosney, Hosley, Hosner, Hosey, Torney, Hone, Hose

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Where is the Hosney family from?

You can see how Hosney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hosney families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hosney's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hosney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Hosney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosney 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Hosney. 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 42 military records available for the last name Hosney. For the veterans among your Hosney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Hosney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hosney in 1968 was 76, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosney 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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