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Hossie Family History

Hossie 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: Bossie, Hosie, Hoxsie, Rossie, House, Fosse, Hose, Cosse, Bosse

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Where is the Hossie family from?

You can see how Hossie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hossie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 4 Hossie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hossie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hossie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hossie 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 Hossie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hossie. 100% of Hossie men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Hossie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Hossie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossie 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Hossie. 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 183 military records available for the last name Hossie. For the veterans among your Hossie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hossie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hossie in 1963 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hossie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hossie 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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