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Hosley Family History

Hosley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Hösli or Hösly or Swabian Hösle a metonymic occupational name for a maker of hose or leggings (see Hose) from a diminutive of Middle High German hose.

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


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Where is the Hosley family from?

You can see how Hosley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Hosley families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Hosley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hosley families in 1891.
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What did your Hosley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hosley. 87% of Hosley 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
    87%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hosley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosley 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Hosley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hosley. For the veterans among your Hosley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosley lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hosley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hosley in 1942 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hosley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosley 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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