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Hostaley Family History

Hostaley 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: Staley, Hosley, Hostler, Costales, Costley, Hartley, Ostler, Howley

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Where is the Hostaley family from?

You can see how Hostaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hostaley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hostaley family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hostaley's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hostaley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hostaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Hostaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hostaley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hostaley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hostaley. For the veterans among your Hostaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hostaley lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1992, in the United States, Hostaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hostaley in 1987 was 83, and 84 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hostaley 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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