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Hobdell Family History

Hobdell Surname Meaning

From a Middle English topographical expression hobbe del ‘goblin valley or pit’; compare the various small places called Hobhole, Hob's Hole, Hobb's Arse, and the like.

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


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Where is the Hobdell family from?

You can see how Hobdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hobdell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Hobdell families living in London. This was about 74% of all the recorded Hobdell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hobdell families in 1891.
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What did your Hobdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Power Station Fitters Labourerheavy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hobdell. 100% of Hobdell men worked as a Power Station Fitters Labourerheavy and 95% of Hobdell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Power Station Fitters Labourerheavy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hobdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobdell 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Hobdell. 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 101 military records available for the last name Hobdell. For the veterans among your Hobdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobdell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Hobdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hobdell in 1963 was 76, and 88 in 2000.

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