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Hobbett Family History

Hobbett 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: Cobbett, Hibbett, Bobbett, Corbett, Holbert, Sibbett, Hodnett

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Where is the Hobbett family from?

You can see how Hobbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobbett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hobbett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hobbett families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hobbett's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hobbett families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Hobbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobbett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hobbett. 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 military records available for the last name Hobbett. For the veterans among your Hobbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobbett lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hobbett

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