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Hossfeldt Family History

Hossfeldt 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: Hossfeld, Hofeldt, Hosfeld, Hosfield, Horsfield, Misfeldt, Hausfeld

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Where is the Hossfeldt family from?

You can see how Hossfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossfeldt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Hossfeldt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Hossfeldt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hossfeldt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hossfeldt families in 1891.
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What did your Hossfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hossfeldt. 100% of Hossfeldt men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farming
    100%

What Hossfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Hossfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossfeldt 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Hossfeldt. 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 13 military records available for the last name Hossfeldt. For the veterans among your Hossfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossfeldt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Hossfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hossfeldt in 1976 was 84, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hossfeldt 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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