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Habbestad Family History

Habbestad 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: Hatlestad, Hillestad, Harstad, Kallestad, Halberstam, Halberstadt

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Where is the Habbestad family from?

You can see how Habbestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habbestad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Habbestad family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Habbestad's in USA. California had the highest population of Habbestad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habbestad 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 31 census records available for the last name Habbestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habbestad 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Habbestad. 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 7 military records available for the last name Habbestad. For the veterans among your Habbestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habbestad lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Habbestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Habbestad in 1961 was 57, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habbestad 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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