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Hobstetter Family History

Hobstetter 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: Hofstetter, Hostetter, Hoffstetter, Hostetler, Hostettler

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Where is the Hobstetter family from?

You can see how Hobstetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobstetter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hobstetter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Hobstetter families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hobstetter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hobstetter families in 1880.
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What did your Hobstetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Superintendent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hobstetter. 34% of Hobstetter men worked as a Superintendent.

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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

  • Superintendent
    34%
  • Accountant
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Hobstetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Hobstetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobstetter 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Hobstetter. 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 98 military records available for the last name Hobstetter. For the veterans among your Hobstetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobstetter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hobstetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hobstetter in 1957 was 57, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hobstetter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobstetter 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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