Origins of the Hobley surname
About the Hobleys
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Interesting facts about Hobley
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What are the most common Hobley first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Hobleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hobleys in 1921
Dressmaker
36
General Servant Domestic
13
Servant
12
Dress Maker
11
General Servant
11
Common male occupations for Hobleys in 1921
Tailor
29
Carpenter
24
Agricultural Labourer
20
Farm Labourer
13
Railway Engine Driver
13
