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Hosler Name Meaning

German (Hösler): occupational name for a maker of hose (garments for the legs), from Middle High German hose (see Hose 3) + the agent suffix -r. German (Hösler): habitational name for someone from Hösel near Düsseldorf. English: occupational name for a fowler, a variant of Osler, or for an innkeeper, a reduced form of Ostler. In both cases, the initial H- is inorganic.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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

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Hosler Ethnicity Estimate

What are the common regions with the Hosler name?

These results combine data from everyone in the AncestryDNA® database with the last name Hosler. The Ancestry® ethnicity regions shown are top five most common on average for these people.

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  • England & Wales

    50%

  • Germanic Europe

    18%

  • Ireland & Scotland

    14%

  • Eastern Europe & Russia

    4%

  • Norway

    3%

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Hosler Family Origin

Where is the Hosler family from?

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    1920
    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 the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 17 Hosler families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hosler's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hosler families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hosler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Hosler Family Occupations

    What did your Hosler ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Hosler occupation in the USA was Farmer. 44% of Hosler's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Hosler family was Farming. Farmer, Laborer and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Hosler.

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    • Farmer

      44%

    • Laborer

      12%

    • Carpenter

      3%

    • Farming

      3%

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

    Hosler Historical Records

    What Hosler family records will you find?

    Census Record

    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 List

    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 Card

    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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    Hosler Life Expectancy

    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.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hosler

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hosler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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