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Hosson Family History

Hosson 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: Hasson, Posson, Rosson, Hobson, Gosson, Bosson, Hodson, Husson

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Where is the Hosson family from?

You can see how Hosson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hosson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hosson family living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hosson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hosson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosson 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 Hosson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hosson. 100% of Hosson men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Hosson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosson 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Hosson. 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 84 military records available for the last name Hosson. For the veterans among your Hosson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hosson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hosson in 1963 was 65, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosson 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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