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Hoswell Family History

Hoswell Surname Meaning

variant of Oswell (itself a variant of Oswald) with prosthetic H-. Compare Mary Oswell 1776 William Hoswell 1778 in IGI (Newcastle upon Tyne Northumb).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hoswell family from?

You can see how Hoswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoswell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Hoswell families living in Lancashire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Hoswell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoswell families in 1891.
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What did your Hoswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoswell. 67% of Hoswell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Houseduties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoswell 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Hoswell. 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 133 military records available for the last name Hoswell. For the veterans among your Hoswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoswell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Hoswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hoswell in 1968 was 86, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoswell 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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