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Hoost Family History

Hoost 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: Host, Horst, Hoos, Holst, Hoose, Joost, Hoot, Hook, Hood, House

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Where is the Hoost family from?

You can see how Hoost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoost family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hoost family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoost's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoost families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Hoost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoost 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Hoost. 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 120 military records available for the last name Hoost. For the veterans among your Hoost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoost lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Hoost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hoost in 1972 was 84, and 88 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoost

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoost 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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