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Hosteng Family History

Hosteng 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: Osten, Holten, Hasten, Kosten, Hasting, Rosten, Hoster, Oosting

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Where is the Hosteng family from?

You can see how Hosteng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosteng family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hosteng family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosteng's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hosteng families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosteng 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 31 census records available for the last name Hosteng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosteng 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Hosteng. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hosteng. For the veterans among your Hosteng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosteng lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Hosteng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hosteng in 1989 was 91, and 95 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hosteng

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosteng 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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