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Hosket Family History

Hosket 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, Hose, Host, Hosler, Hiskey, Hesketh, Foskett, Hoskin, Hoster

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Where is the Hosket family from?

You can see how Hosket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosket family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosket families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hosket family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosket's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hosket families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Hosket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosket 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Hosket. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hosket. For the veterans among your Hosket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosket lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Hosket life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hosket in 1956 was 45, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosket 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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