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Habas Family History

Habas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haas, Haba, Havas, Halas, Hanas, Rabas, Hata, Kaba, Hayes, Abad

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Where is the Habas family from?

You can see how Habas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Habas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Habas families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Habas's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Habas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Habas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Habas. 29% of Habas men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Habas women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Habas were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Habas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 974 census records available for the last name Habas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 223 immigration records available for the last name Habas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 148 military records available for the last name Habas. For the veterans among your Habas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Habas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Habas in 1958 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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