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Hoshor Family History

Hoshor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Alsatian Hoschar. See also Hoshaw.

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


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You can see how Hoshor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoshor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoshor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Hoshor families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoshor's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hoshor families in 1911.
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What did your Hoshor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoshor. 47% of Hoshor 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%

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Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Hoshor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoshor 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Hoshor. 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 106 military records available for the last name Hoshor. For the veterans among your Hoshor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoshor lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hoshor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hoshor in 1953 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoshor 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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