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Hosler Family History

Hosler Surname Meaning

German (Hösler): occupational name for a maker of hose (garments for the legs) from Middle High German hose (see Hose) + the agent suffix -r.

German (Hösler): habitational name for someone from Hösel near Düsseldorf.

English: variant of Osler or Ostler.

In both cases, the initial H- is excrescent.

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


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Where is the Hosler family from?

You can see how Hosler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Hosler families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hosler's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Hosler families in 1911.
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What did your Hosler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hosler. 58% of Hosler 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
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hosler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosler 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Hosler. 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 Hosler. For the veterans among your Hosler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hosler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hosler in 1946 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosler 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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