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Hosein Name Meaning

Muslim (mainly Trinidad and Tobago): variant of Hossein (see Husain ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hossain, Hussein, Husain, Hosseini, Hasen, Holen, Hosking, Hosken

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Where is the Hosein family from?

You can see how Hosein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hosein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hosein family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hosein's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Hosein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hosein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Physician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Hosein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosein 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Hosein. 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 23 military records available for the last name Hosein. For the veterans among your Hosein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosein lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Hosein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hosein in 1970 was 76, and 47 in 2004.

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