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Hoobson Family History

Hoobson 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: Hobson, Goodson, Hooton, Woodson, Dobson, Robson, Hodson, Howison

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Where is the Hoobson family from?

You can see how Hoobson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoobson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hoobson families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hoobson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hoobson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hoobson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Hoobson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoobson 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 Hoobson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hoobson. For the veterans among your Hoobson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoobson lifespan?

Average Hoobson life expectancy in 1970 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoobson 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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