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Hobaugh Family History

Hobaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hobach (see Hoback).

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


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Where is the Hobaugh family from?

You can see how Hobaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Hobaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hobaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hobaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hobaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hobaugh. 34% of Hobaugh men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Hobaugh women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hobaugh were Labor and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%

What Hobaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hobaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobaugh 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Hobaugh. 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 960 military records available for the last name Hobaugh. For the veterans among your Hobaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobaugh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hobaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hobaugh in 1954 was 33, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobaugh 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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