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Hoshaw Name Meaning

Americanized form of Alsatian Hoschar . Compare Hoshor .

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


Similar surnames: Deshaw, Gosha, Roshak, Bashaw, Henshaw, Shaw, Hosick, Hanshaw, Koslow

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Where is the Hoshaw family from?

You can see how Hoshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoshaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoshaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 34 Hoshaw families living in Indiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hoshaw's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hoshaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoshaw. 32% of Hoshaw men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hoshaw women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoshaw 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Hoshaw. 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 313 military records available for the last name Hoshaw. For the veterans among your Hoshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoshaw lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hoshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hoshaw in 1962 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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