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Hobar Family History

Hobar Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hober, Hoar, Tobar, Hoban, Hobart, Robar, Huber, Omar, Ober, Homer

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Where is the Hobar family from?

You can see how Hobar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hobar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Hobar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hobar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hobar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hobar. 80% of Hobar men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hobar women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hobar were Salesman and New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Hobar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Hobar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 79 immigration records available for the last name Hobar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Hobar. For the veterans among your Hobar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobar lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Hobar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hobar in 1946 was 35, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobar 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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