Last Name HOSRFALL

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Meaning	Local: At the horsfall, probably the hoarse fall, the loud, harsh cataract. Another possible meaning can be derived from 'Hose,' 'Horse,' a deep vale between two mountains, and 'fall,' a valley, 'hanger.' The surname has spread far and wide in counties York and Lancaster. The spot itself seems to have lain in the old parish of Halifax.

Origin	English

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