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Habby Family History

Habby 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: Hubby, Hamby, Hobby, Haxby, Labby, Abby, Hanby, Haby, Hay, Darby

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Where is the Habby family from?

You can see how Habby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habby family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Habby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Habby families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Habby's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Habby families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habby 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 Habby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Habby. 40% of Habby men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Habby women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Habby were Truck Driver and Farmer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Habby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Habby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habby 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Habby. 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 85 military records available for the last name Habby. For the veterans among your Habby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Habby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Habby in 1969 was 91, and 57 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Habby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habby 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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