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Hobough Family History

Hobough 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: Hobaugh, Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Hough, Bough, Rombough, Dorough, Hugh

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Where is the Hobough family from?

You can see how Hobough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobough family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hobough families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hobough's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hobough families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobough 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 269 census records available for the last name Hobough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobough 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Hobough. 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 70 military records available for the last name Hobough. For the veterans among your Hobough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobough lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Hobough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hobough in 1964 was 82, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobough 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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