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Hosiston Family History

Hosiston 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: Holston, Houston, Hogston, Humiston, Hoston, Howison, Hoselton

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Where is the Hosiston family from?

You can see how Hosiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosiston family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Hosiston family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosiston's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Hosiston families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Hosiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosiston 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 Hosiston. 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 Hosiston. For the veterans among your Hosiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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