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Hosta Family History

Hosta 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: Host, Costa, Horta, Kosta, Hosea, Hata, Hose, Cotta, Rosa, Post

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Where is the Hosta family from?

You can see how Hosta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hosta families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hosta families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hosta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hosta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosta 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 Hosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hosta. 56% of Hosta men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hosta women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hosta were Laborer and Saleswoman.

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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
    56%
  • Minister
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

What Hosta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Hosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosta 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Hosta. 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 74 military records available for the last name Hosta. For the veterans among your Hosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hosta in 1963 was 87, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hosta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosta 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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