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Habston Family History

Habston 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: Harston, Haston, Abston, Easton, Hatton, Alston, Halton, Hampton

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Where is the Habston family from?

You can see how Habston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Habston families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Habston family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Habston's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Habston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habston 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 14 census records available for the last name Habston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habston 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Habston. 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 1 military records available for the last name Habston. For the veterans among your Habston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habston 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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