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Hosfield Family History

Hosfield Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Horsfield.

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


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Where is the Hosfield family from?

You can see how Hosfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Hosfield families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosfield's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hosfield families in 1911.
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What did your Hosfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hosfield. 30% of Hosfield men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Hosfield women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Hosfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hosfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosfield 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Hosfield. 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 246 military records available for the last name Hosfield. For the veterans among your Hosfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosfield lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hosfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hosfield in 1962 was 76, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosfield 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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