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Hoskinson Family History

Hoskinson Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): patronymic from the Middle English personal name Hoskin + son.

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


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Where is the Hoskinson family from?

You can see how Hoskinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoskinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoskinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 82 Hoskinson families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hoskinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoskinson families in 1891.
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What did your Hoskinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoskinson. 77% of Hoskinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

What Hoskinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hoskinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoskinson 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Hoskinson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hoskinson. For the veterans among your Hoskinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoskinson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hoskinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hoskinson in 1949 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoskinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoskinson 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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