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Habdy Family History

Habdy 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: Hardy, Handy, Hobdy, Haby, Hady, Hay, Hard, Hand, Hajdu, Gandy

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Where is the Habdy family from?

You can see how Habdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habdy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Habdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Habdy families living in Alabama. This was about 88% of all the recorded Habdy's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Habdy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habdy 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 131 census records available for the last name Habdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habdy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Habdy. 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 21 military records available for the last name Habdy. For the veterans among your Habdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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