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Hobert Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Hubert .

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


Similar surnames: Obert, Hobart, Hebert, Robert, Cobert, Hubers, Hoberg, Hubert, Egbert

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Where is the Hobert family from?

You can see how Hobert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hobert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hobert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 79 Hobert families living in Quebec. This was about 68% of all the recorded Hobert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hobert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hobert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hobert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hobert. 35% of Hobert men worked as a Journalier. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    35%
  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labourer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Hobert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hobert 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hobert. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hobert. For the veterans among your Hobert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hobert lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Hobert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hobert in 1944 was 36, and 89 in 2004.

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