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Hosford Family History

Hosford Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Horsford. The surname has been established in Ireland (Cork) since the 17th century.

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


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You can see how Hosford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Hosford families living in New Brunswick. This was about 64% of all the recorded Hosford's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hosford families in 1911.
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What did your Hosford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hosford. 72% of Hosford men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Hosford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosford 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hosford. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hosford. For the veterans among your Hosford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosford lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hosford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hosford in 1950 was 27, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosford 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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