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Hosea Name Meaning

English: variant of Hussey . Similarity with the Old Testament prophet's name Hosea (see 3 below) is accidental. English: in Scotland where the name is more common it is sometimes a variant of Hosie itself a form of Hussey or else a variant of Hossack . African (mainly Nigeria and Tanzania): from the Biblical personal name Hosea. In the Old Testament Hosea was a prophet who married a prostitute in order to illustrate Israel's unfaithfulness to God.

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

Similar surnames: Hose, Hosek, Vose, Osen, Bose, Hoes, Hogsed, Kosek, Gose, Hasek

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You can see how Hosea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Hosea families living in Glamorgan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Hosea's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Hosea families in 1891.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

Steel Furnaceman
100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid Domestic Duties
100%

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There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hosea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosea 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Hosea. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hosea. For the veterans among your Hosea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosea lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hosea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Hosea in 1944 was 26, and 68 in 2004.

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