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Origins of the Hosley surname

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About the Hosleys

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Where do most Hosleys live?

In 1921, most Hosleys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Hosleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 778 records for the Hosley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Hosleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Hosleys.

What are the most common Hosley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Hosley family members

Common jobs for Hosleys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Hosleys in 1921
Dressmaker

9

Cotton Weaver

4

General Servant Domestic

4

Charwoman

3

Cloth Weaver

3

Common Male occupations for Hosleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

11

General Farmers

4

Baker

3

Bricklayer

3

Carpenter

3

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