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Hosner Family History

Hosner Surname Meaning

German (also Hösner): occupational name for a knitter of hose (garments for the legs) from the plural form of Middle High German hose + the agent suffix -er (see Hose).

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


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You can see how Hosner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Hosner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hosner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hosner families in 1891.
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What did your Hosner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hosner. 100% of Hosner 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hosner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosner 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Hosner. 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 477 military records available for the last name Hosner. For the veterans among your Hosner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hosner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hosner in 1961 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosner 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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