Hobs Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hobs Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hobs family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 25
Female Servant 13
Independent 5
Male Servant 4
Ag Labourer 3
Labourer 3
Baker Journeyman 2
Joiner Mason 1
Shop Keeper 1
Farmer 1
Straw Maker 1
Engineer 1
Spinner 1
J Miller 1
Grocer 1
Blacksmith 1
Mole Catcher 1
Water Man 1
Draper 1
Ext Dk Labourer 1
Inn Keeper 1
Brush Maker 1
Stone Mason 1
Waterman 1
Widow 1

Hobs Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hobbs 80% 78,187
2 Hobs 100% 742
3 Hobes 80% 148
4 Hoobs 80% 148

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The surname Hobs is the 2nd most popular variant of Hobbs.

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