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Hostler Family History

Hostler Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk and Suffolk): variant of Ostler.

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


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Where is the Hostler family from?

You can see how Hostler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hostler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hostler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Hostler families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hostler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hostler families in 1891.
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What did your Hostler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Work General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hostler. 50% of Hostler men worked as a Farm Work General Labourer and 93% of Hostler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hostler were Hop Porter and Childrens Nurse.

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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

  • Farm Work General Labourer
    50%
  • Hop Porter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Childrens Nurse
    4%

What Hostler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hostler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hostler 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Hostler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hostler. For the veterans among your Hostler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hostler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hostler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hostler in 1957 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hostler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hostler 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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