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Hoskes Family History

Hoskes 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: Hosken, Moses, Hose, Holmes, Hosler, Hiskey, Rokes, Hoskin, Oakes

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Where is the Hoskes family from?

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

There are 27 census records available for the last name Hoskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoskes 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hoskes. 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 military records available for the last name Hoskes. For the veterans among your Hoskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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