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Hobborn Family History

Hobborn 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: Ogborn, Hobson, Oborn, Osborn, Colborn, Hilborn, Horn, Holton

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Where is the Hobborn family from?

You can see how Hobborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobborn family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 10 Hobborn families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobborn's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Hobborn families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Hobborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobborn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hobborn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hobborn. For the veterans among your Hobborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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