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Hossler Family History

Hossler Surname Meaning

South German (Hössler): variant of Hässler (see Haessler).

Possibly also an altered form of German Hösler (see Hosler).

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


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Where is the Hossler family from?

You can see how Hossler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hossler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Hossler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hossler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hossler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hossler 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 Hossler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hossler. 19% of Hossler men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Hossler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hossler were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Saleslady
    9%

What Hossler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hossler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossler 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Hossler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hossler. For the veterans among your Hossler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hossler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hossler in 1952 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hossler 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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