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Hosang Family History

Hosang Surname Meaning

German: probably from Middle High German hōch sanc ‘chanting songs of praise’ applied as a nickname for a pious person.

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


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Where is the Hosang family from?

You can see how Hosang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosang family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hosang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hosang families living in Michigan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hosang's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hosang families in 1880.
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What did your Hosang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hosang. 34% of Hosang men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Bartender
    34%

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Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Hosang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosang 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Hosang. 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 295 military records available for the last name Hosang. For the veterans among your Hosang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosang lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Hosang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hosang in 1968 was 71, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosang 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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