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Hobwood Family History

Hobwood 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: Hopwood, Horwood, Hogwood, Hobgood, Haywood, Henwood, Hagwood

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Where is the Hobwood family from?

You can see how Hobwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobwood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hobwood families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Hobwood family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hobwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Hobwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobwood 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Hobwood. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hobwood. For the veterans among your Hobwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobwood lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Hobwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hobwood in 1984 was 62, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobwood 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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