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Hos Family History

Hos Name 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: Kos, Ho, Hose, Bos, Ros, Host, Hoy, Hoo, Hoe, Hoos

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Where is the Hos family from?

You can see how Hos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hos family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Hos families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hos's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hos 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 Hos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hos. 50% of Hos men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hos 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Hos. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Hos. For the veterans among your Hos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hos lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hos in 1967 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

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