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Hosay Family History

Hosay 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: Hosey, Hay, Say, Hose, Rosa, Posa, Kosar, Host, Hasan, Hoy

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Where is the Hosay family from?

You can see how Hosay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hosay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hosay family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Hosay's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hosay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hosay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tractor Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hosay. 50% of Hosay men worked as a Tractor Driver. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tractor Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Hosay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosay 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Hosay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Hosay. For the veterans among your Hosay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hosay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hosay in 1962 was 70, and 63 in 2004.

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