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Hossfield Family History

Hossfield 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: Hosfield, Horsfield, Hossfeld, Hosfeld, Crossfield, Holifield

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Where is the Hossfield family from?

You can see how Hossfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hossfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hossfield families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hossfield's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hossfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hossfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hossfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Road Patrol was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hossfield. 100% of Hossfield men worked as a Road Patrol. .

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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

  • Road Patrol
    100%
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Hossfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossfield 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hossfield. 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 101 military records available for the last name Hossfield. For the veterans among your Hossfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossfield lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Hossfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hossfield in 1967 was 78, and 84 in 2002.

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