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Hobble Family History

Hobble Name 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: Hebble, Hubble, Gobble, Hobbie, Cobble, Noble, Hole, Hoyle, Kibble

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Where is the Hobble family from?

You can see how Hobble families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobble family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobble families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Hobble families living in Ohio. This was about 27% of all the recorded Hobble's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Hobble families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobble surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hobble ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hobble. 67% of Hobble men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Hobble women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hobble were Farmer and New Worker. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hobble. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobble 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Hobble. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 447 military records available for the last name Hobble. For the veterans among your Hobble ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobble lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Hobble life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Hobble in 1943 was 33, and 70 in 2003.

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