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Hosper Family History

Hosper Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hopper, Hosler, Hoster, Hosier, Hosner, Hooper, Hoeper, Hasper

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Where is the Hosper family from?

You can see how Hosper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosper families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 59 Hosper families living in New Brunswick. This was about 84% of all the recorded Hosper's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hosper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hosper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hosper. 22% of Hosper men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hosper women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Janitor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Hosper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hosper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosper 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Hosper. 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 79 military records available for the last name Hosper. For the veterans among your Hosper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosper lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Hosper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hosper in 1964 was 78, and 48 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hosper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosper 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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