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Hosbein Family History

Hosbein 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: Holbein, Hosein, Holstein, Hoskin, Holben, Hosseini, Hoben, Hobin

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Where is the Hosbein family from?

You can see how Hosbein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosbein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hosbein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hosbein families living in Dorset. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hosbein's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Hosbein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosbein 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 Hosbein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hosbein. 63% of Hosbein men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hosbein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hosbein were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Hosbein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Hosbein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosbein 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Hosbein. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hosbein. For the veterans among your Hosbein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosbein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hosbein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Hosbein in 1963 was 84, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosbein 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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