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Hosmeyer Family History

Hosmeyer 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: Homeyer, Hofmeyer, Rosemeyer, Hoffmeyer, Holtmeyer, Horstmeyer

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Hosmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosmeyer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hosmeyer. 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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There are 26 military records available for the last name Hosmeyer. For the veterans among your Hosmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosmeyer lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Hosmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hosmeyer in 1992 was 87, and 74 in 1998.

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