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Hossick Family History

Hossick 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: Hosick, Hossack, Kossack, Howick, Fosdick, Honick, Kostick, Messick

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Where is the Hossick family from?

You can see how Hossick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hossick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Hossick families living in Yorkshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Hossick's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hossick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hossick 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 Hossick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hossick. 100% of Hossick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hossick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Hossick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossick 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Hossick. 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 83 military records available for the last name Hossick. For the veterans among your Hossick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hossick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hossick in 1964 was 63, and 34 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hossick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hossick 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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