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Hosken Family History

Hosken Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Hoskin.

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


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Where is the Hosken family from?

You can see how Hosken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hosken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 236 Hosken families living in Cornwall. This was about 57% of all the recorded Hosken's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Hosken families in 1891.
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What did your Hosken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hosken. 29% of Hosken men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 71% of Hosken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hosken were Farmer and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    29%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Hosken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosken 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hosken. 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 759 military records available for the last name Hosken. For the veterans among your Hosken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hosken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hosken in 1962 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosken 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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