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Hobrook Family History

Hobrook 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: Holbrook, Brook, Hornbrook, Hobgood, Lybrook, Hasbrook, Holbrooks

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Where is the Hobrook family from?

You can see how Hobrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hobrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Hobrook families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobrook's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hobrook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobrook 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 Hobrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hobrook. 100% of Hobrook women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hobrook family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Hobrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobrook 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hobrook. 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 47 military records available for the last name Hobrook. For the veterans among your Hobrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobrook lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1965, in the United States, Hobrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Hobrook in 1963 was 56, and 67 in 1965.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hobrook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobrook 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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