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Hosselkus Family History

Hosselkus 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: Hassel, Hessel, Hosfeld, Housel, Hasselman, Rossello, Hassell

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Where is the Hosselkus family from?

You can see how Hosselkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosselkus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Hosselkus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hosselkus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosselkus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hosselkus families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Hosselkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosselkus 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hosselkus. 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 27 military records available for the last name Hosselkus. For the veterans among your Hosselkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosselkus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Hosselkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hosselkus in 1960 was 18, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosselkus 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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