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Hostens Family History

Hostens 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: Osten, Holten, Hasten, Kosten, Rosten, Hoster, Lootens, Hoskins

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Where is the Hostens family from?

You can see how Hostens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hostens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hostens family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hostens's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Hostens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hostens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hostens ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hostens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Hostens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hostens 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Hostens. 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 15 military records available for the last name Hostens. For the veterans among your Hostens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hostens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Hostens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hostens in 1970 was 73, and 60 in 2001.

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