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Hossner Family History

Hossner 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: Rossner, Hosner, Hossler, Horner, Hosler, Hoffner, Kostner, Messner

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Where is the Hossner family from?

You can see how Hossner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hossner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hossner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Hossner families living in Massachusetts. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hossner's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hossner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hossner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hossner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Hossner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hossner 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hossner. 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 93 military records available for the last name Hossner. For the veterans among your Hossner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hossner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hossner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hossner in 1966 was 69, and 79 in 2002.

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