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Hoskyn Family History

Hoskyn Surname Meaning

see Hoskin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hoskyn family from?

You can see how Hoskyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoskyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoskyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Hoskyn families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoskyn's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hoskyn families in 1911.
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What did your Hoskyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoskyn. 71% of Hoskyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    30%

What Hoskyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoskyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoskyn 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Hoskyn. 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 480 military records available for the last name Hoskyn. For the veterans among your Hoskyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoskyn lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Hoskyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hoskyn in 1974 was 77, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoskyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoskyn 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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