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Hoben Family History

Hoben Name Meaning

German: patronymic from a short form of Hubert .

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


Similar surnames: Hobin, Holen, Boden, Hoen, Holben, Horen, Hoven, Toben, Colen, Hobson

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Where is the Hoben family from?

You can see how Hoben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 30 Hoben families living in New Brunswick. This was about 51% of all the recorded Hoben's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Hoben families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hoben ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hoben. 62% of Hoben men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Labourer
    28%
  • Truckman
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Hoben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoben 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 973 immigration records available for the last name Hoben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Hoben. For the veterans among your Hoben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoben lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hoben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hoben in 1958 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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