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Hosler Family History

Hosler Name Meaning

German (Hösler): occupational name for a maker of hose (garments for the legs) from Middle High German hose (see Hose ) + the agent suffix -r. German (Hösler): habitational name for someone from Hösel near Düsseldorf. English: variant of Osler or Ostler . In both cases the initial H- is excrescent.

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


Similar surnames: Hosner, Hasler, Hosier, Hoster, Holler, Hosley, Rosler, Bosler

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Where is the Hosler family from?

You can see how Hosler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hosler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hosler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Hosler families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hosler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hosler families in 1840.
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What did your Hosler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hosler. 21% of Hosler men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Hosler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hosler were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Hosler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hosler 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Hosler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hosler. For the veterans among your Hosler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hosler lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hosler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hosler in 1946 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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