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Hoobs Family History

Hoobs 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: Hoos, Hooks, Hobbs, Hoots, Hoops, Hook, Hood, Roos, Hoop, Woods

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Where is the Hoobs family from?

You can see how Hoobs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoobs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoobs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Hoobs families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Hoobs's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoobs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoobs 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 Hoobs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoobs. 100% of Hoobs 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%

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Census Records

There are 970 census records available for the last name Hoobs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoobs 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hoobs. 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 106 military records available for the last name Hoobs. For the veterans among your Hoobs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoobs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Hoobs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hoobs in 1963 was 73, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoobs 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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