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Hosimer Family History

Hosimer 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: Hosier, Hohimer, Hosmer, Homer, Holmer, Hosler, Lorimer, Hoster

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Where is the Hosimer family from?

You can see how Hosimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosimer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hosimer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosimer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hosimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosimer 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 Hosimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hosimer. 100% of Hosimer men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hosimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Hosimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosimer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hosimer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hosimer. For the veterans among your Hosimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosimer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hosimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Hosimer in 1966 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hosimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosimer 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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