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Hostutler Family History

Hostutler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Hochstaettler (see Hochstetler) or Hostettler or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Hostutler family from?

You can see how Hostutler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hostutler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hostutler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Hostutler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hostutler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hostutler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hostutler 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 Hostutler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hostutler. 50% of Hostutler men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hostutler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hostutler were Salesman and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Hostutler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hostutler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hostutler 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hostutler. 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 393 military records available for the last name Hostutler. For the veterans among your Hostutler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hostutler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hostutler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hostutler in 1943 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hostutler 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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