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Hossack Family History

Hossack Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Hosack. Possibly also an Americanized form of Czech Hosák (see Hosack).

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


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Where is the Hossack family from?

You can see how Hossack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hossack families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 57 Hossack families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hossack's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hossack families in 1891.
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What did your Hossack ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bookbinder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hossack. 15% of Hossack men worked as a Bookbinder and 86% of Hossack women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hossack were General Labourer and House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bookbinder
    15%
  • Retail Chemist
    15%
  • Rivetter
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • House Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hossack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossack 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 32,000 immigration records available for the last name Hossack. 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 Hossack. For the veterans among your Hossack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossack lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Hossack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hossack in 1951 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hossack 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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