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Hossman Family History

Hossman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hossmann: variant of Horstmann. Compare Hosman.

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


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Where is the Hossman family from?

You can see how Hossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hossman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hossman families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hossman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hossman families in 1891.
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What did your Hossman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hossman. 23% of Hossman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hossman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hossman were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Hossman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossman 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Hossman. 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 293 military records available for the last name Hossman. For the veterans among your Hossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Hossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hossman in 1959 was 66, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hossman 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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