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Hostead Family History

Hostead 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: Holstead, Hustead, Halstead, Umstead, Anstead, Stead, Hofstad

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Where is the Hostead family from?

You can see how Hostead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hostead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hostead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Hostead families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Hostead's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Hostead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hostead 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 Hostead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hostead. 100% of Hostead men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Hostead 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hostead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Hostead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hostead 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hostead. 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 12 military records available for the last name Hostead. For the veterans among your Hostead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hostead lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Hostead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hostead in 1982 was 79, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hostead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hostead 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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