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Hossain Family History

Hossain Surname Meaning

Muslim (Bangladesh and India): from a variant of the Arabic personal name Husain or its Persian form Hossein.

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


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You can see how Hossain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossain family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Hossain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Hossain family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hossain's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Hossain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Hossain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossain 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Hossain. 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 107 military records available for the last name Hossain. For the veterans among your Hossain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossain lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Hossain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hossain in 1986 was 23, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hossain 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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