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Hossan Family History

Hossan 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: Hassan, Hosman, Hossain, Osman, Kosman, Rosman, Hasson, Hasan

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Where is the Hossan family from?

You can see how Hossan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hossan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Hossan family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Hossan's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Hossan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hossan 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 Hossan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, None was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hossan. 50% of Hossan women worked as a None.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • None
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Hossan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Hossan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossan 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Hossan. 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 70 military records available for the last name Hossan. For the veterans among your Hossan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hossan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hossan in 1964 was 88, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hossan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hossan 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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