Origins of the Hosking surname
About the Hoskings
We have a total of 25453 records for people with the last name Hosking.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1700s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Hoskings.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Hosking family's history
Interesting facts about Hosking
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hosking surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Hoskings most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Hoskings.
What are the most common Hosking first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Hoskings
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hoskings in 1921
Dressmaker
133
Living On Own Means
49
Domestic Servant
46
General Servant Domestic
43
Charwoman
41
Common male occupations for Hoskings in 1921
Tin Miner
232
Farmer
107
Copper Miner
106
Fisherman
103
Miner
84
