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Hoblyn Family History

Hoblyn Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name (H)obelin. Usually this is a double diminutive of Hobbe, a pet form of Robert (see Hobb), but it might occasionally be a pet form of Osbert or Osbern with loss of s before b.

See Osborne and compare Oborne, Hobart, Hobby, and Opie.

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


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Where is the Hoblyn family from?

You can see how Hoblyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoblyn family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Hoblyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Hoblyn families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Hoblyn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoblyn families in 1891.
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What did your Hoblyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Warehouse Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoblyn. 100% of Hoblyn men worked as a Warehouse Salesman and 83% of Hoblyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Warehouse Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    18%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoblyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoblyn 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Hoblyn. 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 155 military records available for the last name Hoblyn. For the veterans among your Hoblyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoblyn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Hoblyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hoblyn in 1975 was 84, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoblyn 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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