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Hossfeld Family History

Hossfeld Surname Meaning

German: variant of Hosfeld.

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


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Where is the Hossfeld family from?

You can see how Hossfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossfeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hossfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hossfeld families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hossfeld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hossfeld families in 1891.
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What did your Hossfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hossfeld. 34% of Hossfeld men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Hossfeld women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hossfeld were Electrician and Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Electrician
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Hossfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hossfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossfeld 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Hossfeld. 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 Hossfeld. For the veterans among your Hossfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossfeld lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hossfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hossfeld in 1954 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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