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Hostetler Family History

Hostetler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Hostettler and of its altered forms Hochstetler Hochstättler or Hochstettler.

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


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Where is the Hostetler family from?

You can see how Hostetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hostetler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hostetler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Hostetler families living in Indiana. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hostetler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hostetler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hostetler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hostetler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hostetler. 26% of Hostetler men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Hostetler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hostetler were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housework
    8%

What Hostetler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Hostetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hostetler 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Hostetler. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Hostetler. For the veterans among your Hostetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hostetler lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hostetler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hostetler in 1945 was 62, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hostetler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hostetler 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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