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Hoblitt Family History

Hoblitt 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: Hoblit, Boblitt, Noblitt, Pollitt, Koblitz, Hibbitt, Noblett, Hollett

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Where is the Hoblitt family from?

You can see how Hoblitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoblitt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoblitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hoblitt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoblitt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hoblitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoblitt 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 Hoblitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hoblitt. 60% of Hoblitt men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Hoblitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Hoblitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoblitt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hoblitt. 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 83 military records available for the last name Hoblitt. For the veterans among your Hoblitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoblitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Hoblitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hoblitt in 1967 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoblitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoblitt 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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