Hossler Family History

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Hossler Name Meaning

South German (Hössler): variant of Hässler, a form of Hassler 1.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Vossler, Hosler, Hessler, Fossler, Osler, Hofler, Haussler, Hassler

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Hossler Family Origin

Where is the Hossler family from?

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    1920
    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 the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Hossler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hossler's in the 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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    Hossler Family Occupations

    What did your Hossler ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Hossler occupation in the USA was Farmer. 37% of Hossler's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Hossler family was Keeping House. Farmer, Laborer and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Hossler.

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    • Farmer

      37%

    • Laborer

      11%

    • Carpenter

      7%

    • Keeping House

      7%

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    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hossler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Hossler Historical Records

    What Hossler family records will you find?

    Census Record

    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 List

    There are 642 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 Card

    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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    Hossler Life Expectancy

    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.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hossler

    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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