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Hobens Family History

Hobens 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: Hoben, Ovens, Hoen, Hober, Hoberg, Hodes, Holben, Holen, Lebens

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Where is the Hobens family from?

You can see how Hobens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Hobens families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Hobens families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobens's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Hobens families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Hobens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobens 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Hobens. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hobens. For the veterans among your Hobens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobens lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Hobens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hobens in 1982 was 81, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobens 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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