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Habson Family History

Habson 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: Hasson, Hanson, Hobson, Babson, Hason, Hamson, Hatton, Samson, Parson

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Where is the Habson family from?

You can see how Habson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Habson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Habson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Habson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Habson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habson 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 Habson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Habson. 79% of Habson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Habson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habson 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Habson. 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 95 military records available for the last name Habson. For the veterans among your Habson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Habson

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