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Hobcroft Family History

Hobcroft Surname Meaning

see Hopcroft.

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


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Where is the Hobcroft family from?

You can see how Hobcroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobcroft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hobcroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hobcroft families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hobcroft's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hobcroft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Hobcroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobcroft 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Hobcroft. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hobcroft. For the veterans among your Hobcroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobcroft lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hobcroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hobcroft in 1967 was 84, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobcroft 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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