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Hobes Family History

Hobes 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: Hober, Hodes, Hoes, Howes, Hobbs, Hobel, Kobes, Hoben, Hopes, Jobes

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Where is the Hobes family from?

You can see how Hobes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hobes family living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hobes's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hobes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobes 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 Hobes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hobes. 100% of Hobes 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 445 census records available for the last name Hobes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobes 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Hobes. 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 127 military records available for the last name Hobes. For the veterans among your Hobes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Hobes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hobes in 1969 was 51, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hobes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobes 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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