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Hosbach Family History

Hosbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Hosbach near Sontra.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Hosbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hosbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Hosbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hosbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hosbach families in 1880.
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What did your Hosbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hosbach. 25% of Hosbach men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hosbach women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hosbach were Accountant and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • Accountant
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Hosbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hosbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosbach 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Hosbach. 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 526 military records available for the last name Hosbach. For the veterans among your Hosbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosbach lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hosbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hosbach in 1956 was 38, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosbach 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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