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Habenstein Family History

Habenstein 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: Hauenstein, Rabenstein, Laubenstein, Hartenstein, Hohenstein

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Where is the Habenstein family from?

You can see how Habenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Habenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Habenstein families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Habenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Habenstein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Habenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habenstein 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Habenstein. 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 123 military records available for the last name Habenstein. For the veterans among your Habenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habenstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Habenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Habenstein in 1965 was 91, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habenstein 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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