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Hobein Family History

Hobein 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: Holbein, Hoben, Hobin, Hosein, Dobrin, Bein, Hoen, Hober, Tobin

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Where is the Hobein family from?

You can see how Hobein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hobein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Hobein families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hobein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hobein families in 1891.
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What did your Hobein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hobein. 30% of Hobein men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hobein women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Hobein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hobein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobein 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Hobein. 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 449 military records available for the last name Hobein. For the veterans among your Hobein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hobein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hobein in 1963 was 93, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hobein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobein 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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