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Hoskinds Family History

Hoskinds 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: Hoskins, Hopkins, Hoskin, Haskins, Huskins, Hosking, Hastings, Haskin

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Where is the Hoskinds family from?

You can see how Hoskinds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoskinds family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoskinds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hoskinds families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoskinds's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hoskinds families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoskinds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoskinds ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoskinds. 100% of Hoskinds 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Hoskinds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoskinds 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoskinds. 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 24 military records available for the last name Hoskinds. For the veterans among your Hoskinds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoskinds lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hoskinds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hoskinds in 1964 was 83, and 38 in 2004.

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