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Hoosier Family History

Hoosier Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Hosier. Americanized form of German Hauser or of its altered form Hooser

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


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Where is the Hoosier family from?

You can see how Hoosier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoosier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoosier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hoosier families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hoosier's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoosier families in 1891.
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What did your Hoosier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoosier. 28% of Hoosier men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Hoosier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoosier were Operator and Farming.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Farming
    8%

What Hoosier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoosier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoosier 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Hoosier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoosier. For the veterans among your Hoosier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoosier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hoosier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hoosier in 1953 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoosier 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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