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Hostrander Family History

Hostrander 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: Ostrander, Strande, Ostrand, Hollander, Stranger, Rosander, Strawder

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Where is the Hostrander family from?

You can see how Hostrander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hostrander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hostrander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Hostrander families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hostrander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hostrander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hostrander 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 Hostrander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hostrander. 50% of Hostrander men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Hostrander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Hostrander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hostrander 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hostrander. 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 207 military records available for the last name Hostrander. For the veterans among your Hostrander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hostrander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hostrander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hostrander in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hostrander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hostrander 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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