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Hosten Family History

Hosten Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Flemish: patronymic from Hoste. Compare Osten.

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


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Where is the Hosten family from?

You can see how Hosten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hosten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Hosten families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hosten's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Hosten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosten 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 Hosten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hosten. 43% of Hosten men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Hosten women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hosten were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Hosten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hosten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosten 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Hosten. 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 403 military records available for the last name Hosten. For the veterans among your Hosten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hosten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hosten in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hosten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosten 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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