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Hobensack Family History

Hobensack 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: Bohnsack, Hosack, Hornback, Hoback, Hornack, Hossack, Hubenak

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Where is the Hobensack family from?

You can see how Hobensack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobensack family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobensack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Hobensack families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hobensack's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hobensack families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobensack 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 Hobensack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hobensack. 50% of Hobensack men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Hobensack women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hobensack were Mechanic and Homemaker.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Homemaker
    23%

What Hobensack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Hobensack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobensack 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hobensack. 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 211 military records available for the last name Hobensack. For the veterans among your Hobensack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobensack lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hobensack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hobensack in 1956 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobensack 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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