Hossman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Hossman

What does the name Hossman mean?

The Hossman name appears to have been derived from the occupation of someone who made pants or hose.

Early Origins of the Hossman family

The surname Hossman was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. One early record is of a Dietrich in der Hosen in Baden in 1284.

Early History of the Hossman family

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Hossman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hoser, Hosers, Hosman, Hosmen, Hosser, Hossie, Hossmann, Hosman, Hosmans, Hosmer and many more.

Early Notables of the Hossman family

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Hossman migration to the United States +

Hossman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Christian Gotlob Hossman, who arrived in New York, NY in 1782 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)