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Hoobley Family History

Hoobley 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: Hooley, Hoobler, Pooley, Howley, Woolley, Horsley, Hockley, Cooley

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Where is the Hoobley family from?

You can see how Hoobley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoobley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Hoobley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hoobley families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hoobley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hoobley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoobley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Hoobley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoobley 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Hoobley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hoobley. For the veterans among your Hoobley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoobley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoobley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoobley

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