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Hobe Family History

Hobe 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: Hone, Hose, Jobe, Hope, Kobe, Hole, Howe, Hove, Tobe, Bobe

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Where is the Hobe family from?

You can see how Hobe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Hobe families living in Somerset. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hobe's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Hobe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobe 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 Hobe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Dutie was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hobe. 100% of Hobe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Dutie
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hobe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobe 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Hobe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hobe. For the veterans among your Hobe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hobe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hobe in 1964 was 39, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hobe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobe 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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