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Hosiack Family History

Hosiack 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: Hosick, Hosack, Hossack, Kossack, Howick, Honick, Homick, Hoback

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Where is the Hosiack family from?

You can see how Hosiack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosiack family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Hosiack families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosiack's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Hosiack families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Hosiack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosiack 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hosiack. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hosiack. For the veterans among your Hosiack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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