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Hosu Family History

Hosu 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: Hose, Host, Hou, Hosp, Hsu, Hoss, Ross, Hong, Horn, Hu

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Where is the Hosu family from?

You can see how Hosu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosu family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hosu families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Hosu families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosu's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Hosu families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosu 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 34 census records available for the last name Hosu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosu 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hosu. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hosu. For the veterans among your Hosu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosu lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Hosu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hosu in 1971 was 79, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosu 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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