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Hobin Family History

Hobin Surname Meaning

Walloon and northern French: from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Hubert.

This surname is rare in France.

Irish: variant of Hoban.

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


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Where is the Hobin family from?

You can see how Hobin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Hobin families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Hobin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hobin families in 1891.
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What did your Hobin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hobin. 60% of Hobin men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Hobin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hobin were Steel Erector and Queens District.

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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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Cotton Weaver
    20%
  • Steel Erector
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Waitress
    4%
  • Queens District
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hobin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobin 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 981 immigration records available for the last name Hobin. 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 820 military records available for the last name Hobin. For the veterans among your Hobin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hobin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hobin in 1957 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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