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Hospelhorn Family History

Hospelhorn 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: Hoselton, Goshorn, Stellhorn, Haselhuhn, Heckethorn, Haselhorst

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Where is the Hospelhorn family from?

You can see how Hospelhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hospelhorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hospelhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hospelhorn family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hospelhorn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hospelhorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hospelhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hospelhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hospelhorn. 72% of Hospelhorn 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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Hospelhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hospelhorn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hospelhorn. 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 75 military records available for the last name Hospelhorn. For the veterans among your Hospelhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hospelhorn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Hospelhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hospelhorn in 1966 was 84, and 89 in 2003.

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