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Hoosack Family History

Hoosack 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: Hosack, Hossack, Kossack, Hosick, Hoback, Hornack, Hoock, Bonsack

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Where is the Hoosack family from?

You can see how Hoosack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoosack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoosack families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoosack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoosack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoosack 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 Hoosack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoosack. 100% of Hoosack men worked as an Office 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

  • Office Worker
    100%

What Hoosack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Hoosack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoosack 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hoosack. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hoosack. For the veterans among your Hoosack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoosack lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Hoosack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hoosack in 1972 was 53, and 53 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoosack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoosack 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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