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Hosokwa Family History

Hosokwa 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: Moskwa, Hook, Soroka, Hoskin, Hoshaw, Kostka, Homolka, Osika, Huska

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Where is the Hosokwa family from?

You can see how Hosokwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosokwa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hosokwa family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosokwa's in USA. California had the highest population of Hosokwa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosokwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Hosokwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosokwa 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hosokwa. 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 Hosokwa. For the veterans among your Hosokwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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