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Habay Family History

Habay 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: Haba, Gabay, Labay, Haby, Hata, Hay, Kaba, Abad, Baba, Haar

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Where is the Habay family from?

You can see how Habay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Habay family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Habay's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Habay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habay 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 Habay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Habay. 100% of Habay men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Habay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Habay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habay 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Habay. 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 77 military records available for the last name Habay. For the veterans among your Habay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Habay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Habay in 1964 was 79, and 48 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Habay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habay 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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