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Hosse Family History

Hosse 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: House, Fosse, Hose, Cosse, Bosse, Hasse, Gosse, Rosse, Hoose, Howse

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Where is the Hosse family from?

You can see how Hosse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hosse families living in Kent. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hosse's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hosse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosse 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 Hosse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hosse. 24% of Hosse men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hosse women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hosse were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hosse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosse 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Hosse. 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 437 military records available for the last name Hosse. For the veterans among your Hosse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hosse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hosse in 1964 was 75, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hosse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosse 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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