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Hosum Family History

Hosum 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: Holum, Hoium, Hodum, Holm, Hose, Host, Borum, Hosch, Holub, Norum

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Where is the Hosum family from?

You can see how Hosum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hosum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hosum families living in Michigan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Hosum's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hosum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosum 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 74 census records available for the last name Hosum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosum 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hosum. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hosum. For the veterans among your Hosum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Hosum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hosum in 1969 was 81, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosum 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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