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Hoback Family History

Hoback Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hobach a habitational name from Hohebach near Künzelsau in Baden-Württemberg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hoback family from?

You can see how Hoback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoback family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hoback family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoback's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoback families in 1891.
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What did your Hoback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoback. 23% of Hoback men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Hoback women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoback were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hoback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoback 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Hoback. 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 Hoback. For the veterans among your Hoback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoback lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Hoback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoback in 1953 was 27, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoback 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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