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Habelt Family History

Habelt 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: Habel, Gabel, Hamel, Babel, Kabel, Abel, Hazel, Halbert, Hubert

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Where is the Habelt family from?

You can see how Habelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habelt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Habelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Habelt families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Habelt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Habelt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habelt 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 Habelt ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Habelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Habelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habelt 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Habelt. 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 177 military records available for the last name Habelt. For the veterans among your Habelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habelt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Habelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Habelt in 1969 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Habelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habelt 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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