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Hobbes Family History

Hobbes Surname Meaning

see Hobbs.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hobbes family from?

You can see how Hobbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobbes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobbes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Hobbes families living in Warwickshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Hobbes's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Hobbes families in 1891.
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What did your Hobbes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hobbes. 100% of Hobbes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hobbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobbes 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Hobbes. 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 281 military records available for the last name Hobbes. For the veterans among your Hobbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobbes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hobbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hobbes in 1963 was 62, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobbes 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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