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Hosell Family History

Hosell 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: Rosell, Howell, Hoell, Hysell, Hodell, Hovell, Oswell, Hose, Gesell

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Where is the Hosell family from?

You can see how Hosell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Hosell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hosell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hosell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hosell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosell 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 Hosell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hosell. 100% of Hosell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Hosell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosell 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hosell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hosell. For the veterans among your Hosell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hosell

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