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Hoseley Family History

Hoseley 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: Hosley, Moseley, Haseley, Howley, Mosley, Hooley, Hosler, Horsley

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Where is the Hoseley family from?

You can see how Hoseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoseley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoseley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Hoseley family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoseley's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hoseley families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Hoseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoseley 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Hoseley. 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 51 military records available for the last name Hoseley. For the veterans among your Hoseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoseley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hoseley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hoseley in 1964 was 65, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoseley 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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