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Hoosman Family History

Hoosman 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: Horsman, Housman, Goosman, Moosman, Hoopman, Hosman, Hooyman, Holsman

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Where is the Hoosman family from?

You can see how Hoosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoosman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoosman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hoosman families living in Delaware. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hoosman's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Hoosman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoosman 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 Hoosman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoosman. 100% of Hoosman men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Hoosman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Hoosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoosman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hoosman. 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 61 military records available for the last name Hoosman. For the veterans among your Hoosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoosman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Hoosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoosman in 1959 was 41, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoosman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoosman 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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