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Hozer Family History

Hozer 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: Homer, Hober, Ozer, Hover, Hoger, Tozer, Hofer, Hoyer, Honer, Hower

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Where is the Hozer family from?

You can see how Hozer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hozer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hozer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hozer family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hozer's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Hozer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hozer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hozer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Household were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hozer. 67% of Hozer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hozer women worked as a Household. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hozer were Laborer and Manager. .

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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
    67%
  • Farm Operator
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Household
    50%
  • Manager
    50%
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What Hozer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Hozer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hozer 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Hozer. 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 49 military records available for the last name Hozer. For the veterans among your Hozer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hozer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Hozer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hozer in 1969 was 69, and 59 in 2000.

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