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Hosberg Family History

Hosberg 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: Holberg, Hoberg, Osberg, Homberg, Vosberg, Rosberg, Fosberg, Hogberg

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Where is the Hosberg family from?

You can see how Hosberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hosberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hosberg family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hosberg's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Hosberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Hosberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosberg 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Hosberg. 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 9 military records available for the last name Hosberg. For the veterans among your Hosberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosberg lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Hosberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hosberg in 1979 was 72, and 94 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosberg 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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