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Hoskyns Family History

Hoskyns Surname Meaning

see Hoskins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hoskyns family from?

You can see how Hoskyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoskyns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoskyns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Hoskyns family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoskyns's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hoskyns families in 1911.
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What did your Hoskyns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, News Vendor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoskyns. 100% of Hoskyns men worked as a News Vendor and 39% of Hoskyns 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • News Vendor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    39%
  • Private Means
    31%
  • Householder
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Hoskyns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoskyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoskyns 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Hoskyns. 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 297 military records available for the last name Hoskyns. For the veterans among your Hoskyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoskyns lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Hoskyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Hoskyns in 1968 was 79, and 69 in 2001.

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