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Hosak Family History

Hosak 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: Hodak, Bosak, Kosak, Hoak, Hosack, Horak, Husak, Hosek, Hook, Kozak

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Where is the Hosak family from?

You can see how Hosak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hosak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Hosak family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hosak's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Hosak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosak 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 325 census records available for the last name Hosak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosak 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Hosak. 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 65 military records available for the last name Hosak. For the veterans among your Hosak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosak lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Hosak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hosak in 1983 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosak 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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