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Habberstad Family History

Habberstad 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: Halberstam, Halberstadt, Harstad, Hatlestad, Habersham, Haarstad

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Where is the Habberstad family from?

You can see how Habberstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habberstad family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Habberstad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Habberstad families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Habberstad's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Habberstad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habberstad 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 Habberstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Habberstad. 34% of Habberstad men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Habberstad women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Mach Operator
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Habberstad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Habberstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habberstad 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Habberstad. 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 42 military records available for the last name Habberstad. For the veterans among your Habberstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habberstad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Habberstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Habberstad in 1966 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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