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Hobt Family History

Hobt 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: Holt, Host, Hott, Hout, Hoyt, Hort, Hoot, Hoit, Hoft, Hong

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Where is the Hobt family from?

You can see how Hobt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Hobt families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Hobt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hobt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobt 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 Hobt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hobt. 67% of Hobt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hobt women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Hobt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Hobt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobt 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Hobt. 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 82 military records available for the last name Hobt. For the veterans among your Hobt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hobt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hobt in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hobt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobt 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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