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Hoste Family History

Hoste Surname Meaning

Flemish: from a variant of the personal name Oste from ancient Germanic Austa meaning ‘east’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoste family from?

You can see how Hoste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoste family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hoste families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Hoste families living in Sussex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hoste's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Hoste families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoste 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 Hoste ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Canteen Owner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoste. 100% of Hoste men worked as a Canteen Owner and 100% of Hoste women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Canteen Owner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hoste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoste 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Hoste. 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 487 military records available for the last name Hoste. For the veterans among your Hoste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoste lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoste in 1962 was 59, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoste 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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