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Hoban Family History

Hoban Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hÚbáin ‘descendant of Úbán’ a personal name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Hoban family from?

You can see how Hoban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoban family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoban families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 78 Hoban families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hoban's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoban families in 1891.
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What did your Hoban ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hoban. 36% of Hoban men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Hoban women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoban were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    36%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Fitters Labourer
    10%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Hoban family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Hoban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoban 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Hoban. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hoban. For the veterans among your Hoban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoban lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Hoban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hoban in 1943 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoban 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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