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Hoby Family History

Hoby Surname Meaning

See Hobby. Perhaps from Hoby (Leics) which is recorded as Hobie in 1086 or Huby (in Sutton on the Forest NR Yorks) which is recorded as Hobi in 1086.

The place-names derive from Old English hōh ‘heel spur of land’ + Old Scandinavian bȳ ‘farmstead village’. It is uncertain that this surname has survived.

Its regular modern pronunciation would be /həubi/ but compare Huby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hoby family from?

You can see how Hoby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hoby families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hoby families in 1891.
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What did your Hoby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hoby. 100% of Hoby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hoby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoby 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Hoby. 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 185 military records available for the last name Hoby. For the veterans among your Hoby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Hoby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hoby in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 2001.

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