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Hobbin Family History

Hobbin Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Hobin, a rhyming form of Robin, a pet form of Robert; see Hobb. In Kent, possibly also a reduced form of Hogben.

Compare Susan Hogben 1670, Aleg Hobbin 1697 in IGI (Blean, Kent) and John Hobben 1672, James Hogben 1750 in IGI (Whitstable, Kent).

These may be unrelated surnames coinciding in the same parishes.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hobbin family from?

You can see how Hobbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobbin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Hobbin families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hobbin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hobbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hobbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hobbin. 100% of Hobbin 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 643 census records available for the last name Hobbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobbin 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Hobbin. 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 60 military records available for the last name Hobbin. For the veterans among your Hobbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobbin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Hobbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hobbin in 1981 was 47, and 2 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobbin 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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