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Habecker Family History

Habecker Surname Meaning

North German (also Häbecker): occupational name for a hawker or falconer (see Hawker)

from an agent derivative of Middle Low German havec ‘hawk’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Habecker family from?

You can see how Habecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habecker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Habecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Habecker family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Habecker's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Habecker families in 1891.
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What did your Habecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Habecker. 30% of Habecker men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Habecker women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Habecker were Weaver and Stenographer.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Weaver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Habecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habecker 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Habecker. 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 683 military records available for the last name Habecker. For the veterans among your Habecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habecker lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Habecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Habecker in 1956 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

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