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Hosteler Family History

Hosteler 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: Hostler, Hostetler, Ostler, Hosler, Boteler, Hoster, Postler

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Where is the Hosteler family from?

You can see how Hosteler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosteler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosteler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Hosteler families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosteler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hosteler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosteler 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 Hosteler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hosteler. 34% of Hosteler men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

What Hosteler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Hosteler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosteler 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hosteler. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hosteler. For the veterans among your Hosteler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosteler lifespan?

Average Hosteler life expectancy in 1999 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hosteler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosteler 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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