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Hobrecht Family History

Hobrecht 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: Obrecht, Gobrecht, Albrecht, Brecht, Elbrecht, Hambrecht, Lebrecht

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Where is the Hobrecht family from?

You can see how Hobrecht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobrecht family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hobrecht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Hobrecht families living in Missouri. This was about 72% of all the recorded Hobrecht's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hobrecht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobrecht 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 Hobrecht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerical and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hobrecht. 25% of Hobrecht men worked as a Clerical and 50% of Hobrecht women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hobrecht were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Clerical
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Hobrecht family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Hobrecht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobrecht 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Hobrecht. 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 419 military records available for the last name Hobrecht. For the veterans among your Hobrecht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobrecht lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hobrecht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hobrecht in 1957 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobrecht 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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