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Hoskam Family History

Hoskam 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: Roskam, Haslam, Hoskin, Hoshaw, Huska, Hotham, Moskal, Hokama, Hosman

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Where is the Hoskam family from?

You can see how Hoskam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoskam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hoskam families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hoskam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hoskam families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Hoskam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoskam 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Hoskam. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hoskam. For the veterans among your Hoskam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoskam lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Hoskam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hoskam in 1973 was 76, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoskam 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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