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Hobey Family History

Hobey Surname Meaning

see Hoby.

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


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Where is the Hobey family from?

You can see how Hobey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hobey family living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hobey's in USA. Maine and 2 other states had the highest population of Hobey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobey 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 Hobey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hobey. 50% of Hobey men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hobey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Hobey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobey 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Hobey. 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 77 military records available for the last name Hobey. For the veterans among your Hobey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Hobey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hobey in 1966 was 74, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hobey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobey 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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