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Hostel Family History

Hostel 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: Postel, Hoster, Hottel, Oster, Hose, Osten, Hassel, Holten, Koster

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Where is the Hostel family from?

You can see how Hostel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hostel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hostel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Hostel family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hostel's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Hostel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hostel 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 560 census records available for the last name Hostel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hostel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hostel. 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 168 military records available for the last name Hostel. For the veterans among your Hostel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hostel lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Hostel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hostel in 1972 was 69, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hostel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hostel 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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