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Hobley Name Meaning

English (Warwickshire): variant of Hopley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Howley, Hooley, Hosley, Holley, Lobley, Hubley, Hobler, Hopley

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Where is the Hobley family from?

You can see how Hobley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Hobley family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobley's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hobley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hobley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hobley. 25% of Hobley men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Hobley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hobley were Porter and Housewife. .

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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
    25%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Porter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hobley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobley 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 871 immigration records available for the last name Hobley. 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 818 military records available for the last name Hobley. For the veterans among your Hobley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hobley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hobley in 1962 was 67, and 99 in 2004.

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