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Hobock Family History

Hobock 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: Hoback, Hoock, Hook, Hock, Boback, Bock, Howick, Bobeck, Boock, Holck

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Where is the Hobock family from?

You can see how Hobock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobock family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hobock families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobock's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Hobock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobock 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 Hobock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hobock. 43% of Hobock men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hobock women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hobock were Labor and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Hobock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Hobock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobock 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Hobock. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hobock. For the veterans among your Hobock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobock lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hobock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hobock in 1969 was 60, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hobock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobock 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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