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Hobley Family History

Hobley Surname Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Hopley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hobley family from?

You can see how Hobley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 145 Hobley families living in Warwickshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hobley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hobley families in 1891.
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What did your Hobley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hobley. 17% of Hobley men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 75% of Hobley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hobley were Bank Cashier and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Taxi Driver
    12%
  • Bank Cashier
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hobley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobley 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Hobley. 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 818 military records available for the last name Hobley. For the veterans among your Hobley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hobley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hobley in 1962 was 67, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobley 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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