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Habersham Family History

Habersham Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): metonymic occupational name for a maker of habergeons from Middle English Old French haubergeon.

The habergeon was a medieval sleeveless jacket of mail or scale armor which was also worn for penance.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Habersham family from?

You can see how Habersham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habersham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Habersham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Habersham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Habersham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Habersham families in 1891.
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What did your Habersham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Habersham. 100% of Habersham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Habersham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habersham 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Habersham. 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 397 military records available for the last name Habersham. For the veterans among your Habersham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habersham lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Habersham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Habersham in 1958 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habersham 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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