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Hossback Family History

Hossback 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: Hossack, Kossack, Hosack, Hornback, Hoback, Rossbach, Hosbach, Boback

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Where is the Hossback family from?

You can see how Hossback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossback family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hossback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hossback families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hossback's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hossback families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Hossback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossback 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hossback. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hossback. For the veterans among your Hossback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossback lifespan?

Average Hossback life expectancy in 1979 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hossback 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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