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Hoster Name Meaning

English: occupational name for a maker or seller of hoods, from Middle English hodestre, a feminine form of Hodder. German (also Höster): habitational name for someone from either of two places called Host (see Host 5).

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


Similar surnames: Doster, Hosler, Huster, Poster, Holter, Hosier, Coster, Koster, Oster

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Hoster Family Origin

Where is the Hoster family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Hoster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoster families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Hoster families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hoster's in the USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hoster families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Hoster Family Occupations

    What did your Hoster ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Hoster. The most common Hoster occupation in the USA was Farmer. 25% of Hoster's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Hoster family was Hotel Keeper.

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    • Farmer

      25%

    • Laborer

      10%

    • Keeping House

      6%

    • Hotel Keeper

      4%

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

    Hoster Historical Records

    What Hoster family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hoster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoster 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hoster. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hoster. For the veterans among your Hoster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Hoster Life Expectancy

    What is the average Hoster lifespan?

    Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hoster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hoster in 1950 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoster

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoster 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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