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Hossen Family History

Hossen 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: Fossen, Bossen, Hessen, Rossen, Holsen, Hassen, Vossen, Housen

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Where is the Hossen family from?

You can see how Hossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hossen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Hossen families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hossen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hossen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hossen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Hossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossen 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Hossen. 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 47 military records available for the last name Hossen. For the veterans among your Hossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Hossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hossen in 1970 was 64, and 18 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hossen 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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