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Hooban Family History

Hooban 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: Hoban, Horan, Hogan, Honan, Horgan, Homan, Holan, Hooton, Holben

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Where is the Hooban family from?

You can see how Hooban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hooban family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hooban families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Hooban families living in Maryland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Hooban's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hooban families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Hooban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hooban 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Hooban. 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 72 military records available for the last name Hooban. For the veterans among your Hooban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hooban lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Hooban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hooban in 1967 was 63, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hooban 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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