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Hoskings Family History

Hoskings Surname Meaning

variant of Hosking with excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hoskings family from?

You can see how Hoskings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoskings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoskings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Hoskings families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Hoskings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoskings families in 1891.
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What did your Hoskings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Architectural Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoskings. 25% of Hoskings men worked as an Architectural Assistant and 90% of Hoskings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoskings were Civil Engineer (retired) and Hospital Nurse.

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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

  • Architectural Assistant
    25%
  • Upholsterer
    25%
  • Coal Hewer Heavy Work
    25%
  • Civil Engineer (retired)
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Hospital Nurse
    5%

What Hoskings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoskings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoskings 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Hoskings. 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 308 military records available for the last name Hoskings. For the veterans among your Hoskings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoskings lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hoskings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hoskings in 1969 was 75, and 28 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoskings 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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