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Hoschar Family History

Hoschar Surname Meaning

Alsatian: Germanized form of French Haussaire a nickname from haussaire ‘haughty arrogant’ also ‘arrogant and brigandish soldier’.

See also Hoshaw.

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


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Where is the Hoschar family from?

You can see how Hoschar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoschar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoschar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hoschar family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoschar's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoschar families in 1840.
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What did your Hoschar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoschar. 53% of Hoschar 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
    53%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Grinder
    12%

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Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Hoschar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoschar 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hoschar. 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 192 military records available for the last name Hoschar. For the veterans among your Hoschar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoschar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hoschar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hoschar in 1963 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoschar 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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