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Hobetler Family History

Hobetler 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: Betler, Hoefler, Hoeller, Hebeler, Hostler, Hobler, Hetler, Hostetler

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Where is the Hobetler family from?

You can see how Hobetler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobetler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hobetler family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobetler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hobetler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobetler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Hobetler lifespan?

Average Hobetler life expectancy in 1969 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobetler 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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