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Hoshal Family History

Hoshal Name 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: Hoshaw, Voshall, Rosal, Hotham, Gosha, Moskal, Hohl, Dostal, Roshak

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Where is the Hoshal family from?

You can see how Hoshal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoshal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoshal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 31 Hoshal families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Hoshal's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoshal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoshal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoshal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hoshal. 100% of Hoshal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Hoshal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoshal 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Hoshal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 280 military records available for the last name Hoshal. For the veterans among your Hoshal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoshal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hoshal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hoshal in 1968 was 61, and 64 in 2004.

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