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Hostyn Family History

Hostyn 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: Mostyn, Hoston, Holton, Osten, Holten, Boston, Holston, Houston, Host

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Where is the Hostyn family from?

You can see how Hostyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hostyn family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Hostyn families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hostyn's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hostyn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hostyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Hostyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hostyn 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Hostyn. 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 military records available for the last name Hostyn. For the veterans among your Hostyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hostyn lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Hostyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hostyn in 1978 was 76, and 56 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hostyn 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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