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Habner Family History

Habner 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: Abner, Hafner, Haber, Hamner, Hahner, Haner, Haubner, Haener, Harner

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Where is the Habner family from?

You can see how Habner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Habner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Habner family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Habner's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Habner families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habner 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 648 census records available for the last name Habner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habner 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Habner. 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 100 military records available for the last name Habner. For the veterans among your Habner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Habner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Habner in 1972 was 98, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habner 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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