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Hobnell Family History

Hobnell 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: Cornell, Howell, Thornell, Gosnell, Lobell, Hoell, Monell, Hobel

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Where is the Hobnell family from?

You can see how Hobnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobnell family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1881. The most Hobnell families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Hobnell families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobnell's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Hobnell families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hobnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobnell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hobnell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hobnell. For the veterans among your Hobnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobnell lifespan?

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