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Habbershaw Family History

Habbershaw Surname Meaning

Variant of Habergham. From Old French haubergier ‘maker of coats of mail (hauberks)’ Though it is doubtful if this name has survived.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Habbershaw family from?

You can see how Habbershaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habbershaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Habbershaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Habbershaw families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Habbershaw's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Habbershaw families in 1891.
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What did your Habbershaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Habbershaw. 89% of Habbershaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

What Habbershaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Habbershaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habbershaw 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Habbershaw. 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 100 military records available for the last name Habbershaw. For the veterans among your Habbershaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habbershaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Habbershaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Habbershaw in 1964 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habbershaw 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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