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Hossom Family History

Hossom 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: Bossom, Gossom, Hissom, Hasson, Mosso, Posson, Rosson, Fossum, Rosso

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Where is the Hossom family from?

You can see how Hossom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hossom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hossom families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hossom's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hossom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Hossom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossom 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Hossom. 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 44 military records available for the last name Hossom. For the veterans among your Hossom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossom lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Hossom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hossom in 1973 was 55, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hossom 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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