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Habekost Family History

Habekost 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: Haberkorn, Hayes, Herbst, Best, Abbott, Hackett, Kakos, Kaneko, Host

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Where is the Habekost family from?

You can see how Habekost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habekost family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Habekost families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Habekost families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Habekost's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Habekost families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habekost 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 Habekost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Habekost. 100% of Habekost men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Habekost women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Habekost family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Habekost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habekost 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Habekost. 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 121 military records available for the last name Habekost. For the veterans among your Habekost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habekost lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Habekost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Habekost in 1963 was 69, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habekost 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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