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Haaby Family History

Haaby 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: Hamby, Haxby, Haab, Aaby, Hanby, Haby, Halaby, Hay, Darby, Haar

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Where is the Haaby family from?

You can see how Haaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haaby family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Haaby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Haaby families living in Minnesota. This was about 73% of all the recorded Haaby's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Haaby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haaby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Haaby. 60% of Haaby men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Haaby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Haaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haaby 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Haaby. 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 51 military records available for the last name Haaby. For the veterans among your Haaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haaby lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Haaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Haaby in 1968 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haaby 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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