Origins of the Hoby surname
About the Hobys
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Interesting facts about Hoby
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Hoby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1600.
Who were Hobys most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Hoby first names?
John
George
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Hobys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hobys in 1921
Laundress
5
Spinster
4
House Servant
3
Dressmaker
2
Fund Holder
2
Common male occupations for Hobys in 1921
Vintner
10
Esq
4
Tailor
4
Butcher
3
Joiner
3
