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Hobbess Family History

Hobbess 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: Holness, Hobbs, Hobbins, Forbess, Forbes, Holberg, Holmes, Hober

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Where is the Hobbess family from?

You can see how Hobbess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobbess family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Hobbess families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hobbess's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Hobbess families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Hobbess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobbess 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hobbess. 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 Hobbess. For the veterans among your Hobbess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobbess lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobbess 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 Hobbess

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