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Habenight Family History

Habenight 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: Habenicht, Hignight, Whitenight, Basnight, Haight, Bauknight

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Where is the Habenight family from?

You can see how Habenight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habenight family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Habenight families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Habenight's in USA. New York had the highest population of Habenight families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habenight surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Habenight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habenight 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Habenight. 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 7 military records available for the last name Habenight. For the veterans among your Habenight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habenight lifespan?

Average Habenight life expectancy in 1975 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habenight 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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