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Hosfeld Family History

Hosfeld Surname Meaning

German: possibly a habitational name from a place called Hosenfeld near Fulda (Hesse) or a topographic name (Hossfeld) a derivative of Hose ‘hose’ denoting a field shaped like a leg or a pair of legs (see Hose).

Possibly an altered form of English Horsfield.

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


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Where is the Hosfeld family from?

You can see how Hosfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hosfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Hosfeld families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosfeld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hosfeld families in 1891.
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What did your Hosfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hosfeld. 32% of Hosfeld men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hosfeld women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hosfeld were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hosfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosfeld 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Hosfeld. 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 248 military records available for the last name Hosfeld. For the veterans among your Hosfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosfeld lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hosfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hosfeld in 1962 was 58, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosfeld 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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