Origins of the Hobkinson surname
About the Hobkinsons
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Interesting facts about Hobkinson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hobkinson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1897.
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What are the most common Hobkinson first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Hobkinsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hobkinsons in 1921
Lodging House Keeper
8
Dressmaker
3
Calendar Hand Laundry Maid
2
Domestic
2
Domestic Servant
2
Common male occupations for Hobkinsons in 1921
Stone Mason
6
Joiner
5
Agricultural Labourer
4
Drapers Assistant
4
Tailor
4
