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Hosfeldt Family History

Hosfeldt 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: Hofeldt, Hosfeld, Hosfield, Misfeldt, Hossfeld, Horsfield, Affeldt

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Where is the Hosfeldt family from?

You can see how Hosfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosfeldt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hosfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hosfeldt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosfeldt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hosfeldt families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Hosfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosfeldt 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hosfeldt. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hosfeldt. For the veterans among your Hosfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosfeldt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hosfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hosfeldt in 1964 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosfeldt 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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