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Hobraey Family History

Hobraey 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: Horney, Whobrey, Horsey, Hobday, Horkey, Howrey, Obray, Harvey

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Where is the Hobraey family from?

You can see how Hobraey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobraey family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Hobraey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobraey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hobraey families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Hobraey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobraey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hobraey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hobraey. For the veterans among your Hobraey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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