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Hobor Family History

Hobor 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: Hober, Honor, Hodor, Hook, Huber, Hood, Ober, Homer, Kober, Tabor

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Where is the Hobor family from?

You can see how Hobor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobor family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hobor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Hobor family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobor's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hobor families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobor 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 Hobor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hobor. 100% of Hobor men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hobor women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Hobor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Hobor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobor 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Hobor. 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 92 military records available for the last name Hobor. For the veterans among your Hobor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Hobor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hobor in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hobor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobor 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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