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Hobben Family History

Hobben Surname Meaning

see Hobbin and Hogben.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hobben family from?

You can see how Hobben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobben family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hobben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Hobben families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobben's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hobben families in 1871.
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What did your Hobben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hobben. 100% of Hobben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Hobben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobben 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hobben. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hobben. For the veterans among your Hobben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobben lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Hobben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hobben in 1982 was 81, and 79 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobben 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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