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Habash Family History

Habash Surname Meaning

Arabic: ethnic name from ḥabash ‘Abyssinian’. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Habash family from?

You can see how Habash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habash family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Habash families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Habash families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Habash's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Habash families in 1911.
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What did your Habash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Habash. 100% of Habash men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Habash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Habash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habash 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Habash. 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 97 military records available for the last name Habash. For the veterans among your Habash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habash lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Habash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Habash in 1970 was 57, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habash 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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