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Hoshman Family History

Hoshman 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: Oshman, Hochman, Hosman, Hashman, Hohman, Osman, Kosman, Roseman

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Where is the Hoshman family from?

You can see how Hoshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoshman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoshman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hoshman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoshman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hoshman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoshman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoshman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wpa was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoshman. 100% of Hoshman men worked as a Wpa.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Wpa
    100%

What Hoshman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Hoshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoshman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hoshman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hoshman. For the veterans among your Hoshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoshman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Hoshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hoshman in 1957 was 30, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoshman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoshman 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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