Be careful when you call a vagrant or homeless person a hobo — although this is exactly what the word means, it is a somewhat offensive term. The end of the nineteenth century brought the start of the word hobo in the Western United States.
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Female hobos, also known as “hobo women,” were a common sight during the Great Depression in the United States. Many female hobos were single mothers who had lost their homes and means of support. Female hobos often traveled with their children and were known for their resourcefulness and resilience.
Most modern hobos, however, trace their lineage to the building of the railroads and the end of the Civil War. Many Civil War veterans couldn't, or didn't want to, return home and took jobs with the expanding railroads.