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Hobish Family History

Hobish 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: Dobish, Bobich, Dobis, Huish, Nobis, Borish, Fabish, Habich, Popish

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Where is the Hobish family from?

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

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hobish. 100% of Hobish men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

What Hobish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Hobish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobish 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Hobish. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hobish. For the veterans among your Hobish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobish lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Hobish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hobish in 1975 was 73, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hobish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobish 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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