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Hoson Family History

Hoson 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: Hobson, Hoon, Hyson, Hodson, Hason, Huson, Hoston, Howson, Holson

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Where is the Hoson family from?

You can see how Hoson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hoson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hoson family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hoson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Hoson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoson 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hoson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Hoson. For the veterans among your Hoson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoson 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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