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Hobertson Family History

Hobertson 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: Robertson, Humbertson, Albertson, Howerton, Roberton, Herbertson

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Where is the Hobertson family from?

You can see how Hobertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobertson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hobertson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Hobertson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobertson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Hobertson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobertson 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 310 census records available for the last name Hobertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobertson 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Hobertson. 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 26 military records available for the last name Hobertson. For the veterans among your Hobertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobertson lifespan?

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