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Hospers Family History

Hospers 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: Hopper, Hosler, Hoster, Hosier, Hosner, Hooper, Hoeper, Hasper

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Where is the Hospers family from?

You can see how Hospers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hospers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hospers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hospers families living in Norfolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hospers's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Hospers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hospers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hospers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hospers. 67% of Hospers men worked as a Dentist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dentist
    67%
  • Engineer
    34%

What Hospers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hospers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hospers 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Hospers. 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 108 military records available for the last name Hospers. For the veterans among your Hospers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hospers lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hospers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hospers in 1947 was 43, and 25 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hospers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hospers 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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