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Hobers Family History

Hobers 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: Hober, Hoberg, Hubers, Sobers, Hobert, Robers, Huber, Ober, Homer

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Where is the Hobers family from?

You can see how Hobers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hobers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Hobers family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobers's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Hobers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Hobers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobers 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hobers. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hobers. For the veterans among your Hobers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobers lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobers 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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