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Hozel Family History

Hozel 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: Hazel, Kozel, Hoel, Hodel, Hobel, Hovel, Borel, Homer, Hone, Hamel

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Where is the Hozel family from?

You can see how Hozel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hozel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hozel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Hozel families living in Alberta. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hozel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hozel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hozel 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 Hozel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hozel. 30% of Hozel men worked as a Laborer and 35% of Hozel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hozel were Truck Driver and 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Hozel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Hozel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hozel 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Hozel. 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 70 military records available for the last name Hozel. For the veterans among your Hozel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hozel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2000, in the United States, Hozel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hozel in 1949 was 46, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hozel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hozel 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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