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Hossac Family History

Hossac 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: Hossack, Issac, Hassan, Kossack, Hoshaw, Ossa, Hosack, Kossak, Hosman

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Where is the Hossac family from?

You can see how Hossac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossac family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Hossac families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Hossac family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hossac's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Hossac families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Hossac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossac 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hossac. 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 3 military records available for the last name Hossac. For the veterans among your Hossac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossac lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hossac 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hossac

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