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Hobler Family History

Hobler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Höber ‘lifter of heavy loads’ (see Hober) with intrusive diminutive -l-.

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


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Where is the Hobler family from?

You can see how Hobler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Hobler families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hobler's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hobler families in 1911.
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What did your Hobler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hobler. 36% of Hobler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hobler women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hobler were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Hobler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hobler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobler 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Hobler. 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 539 military records available for the last name Hobler. For the veterans among your Hobler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Hobler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hobler in 1954 was 33, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hobler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hobler 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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