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Hobus Family History

Hobus 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: Kobus, Hobbs, Sobus, House, Dobos, Hober, Bonus, Holub, Debus, Hodes

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Where is the Hobus family from?

You can see how Hobus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Hobus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hobus families living in Leicestershire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hobus's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Hobus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobus 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 Hobus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hobus. 36% of Hobus men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Hobus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hobus were New Worker and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Painter
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housework
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hobus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobus 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Hobus. 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 292 military records available for the last name Hobus. For the veterans among your Hobus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hobus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hobus in 1966 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobus 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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