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Hosey Family History

Hosey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hussey.

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


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Where is the Hosey family from?

You can see how Hosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Hosey families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hosey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hosey families in 1891.
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What did your Hosey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hosey. 28% of Hosey men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Hosey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hosey were Farm Carter and Hairdresser.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Farm Carter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Cotton Weaver
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Hairdresser
    5%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hosey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hosey. For the veterans among your Hosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Hosey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hosey in 1945 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosey 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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