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Hossley Family History

Hossley 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: Horsley, Hosley, Housley, Hossler, Hussey, Howley, Worsley, Mosley

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Where is the Hossley family from?

You can see how Hossley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hossley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hossley family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hossley's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hossley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hossley 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 Hossley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hossley. 67% of Hossley men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Hossley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hossley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossley 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Hossley. 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 78 military records available for the last name Hossley. For the veterans among your Hossley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hossley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hossley in 1957 was 65, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hossley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hossley 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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