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Hobgood Family History

Hobgood Surname Meaning

English: variant of Hopgood.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hobgood family from?

You can see how Hobgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobgood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobgood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Hobgood families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hobgood's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hobgood families in 1891.
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What did your Hobgood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hobgood. 100% of Hobgood men worked as a Police Constable and 92% of Hobgood 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

  • Police Constable
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Hobgood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobgood 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Hobgood. 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 Hobgood. For the veterans among your Hobgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobgood lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hobgood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hobgood in 1944 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobgood 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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