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Habel Family History

Habel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the ancient Germanic personal name Habo a short form of various compound names such as Hadubald formed with had(u) ‘battle strife’.

Germanized form of Czech Havel.

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


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Where is the Habel family from?

You can see how Habel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Habel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Habel families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Habel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Habel families in 1891.
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What did your Habel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Restaurant Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Habel. 100% of Habel men worked as a Restaurant Manager and 100% of Habel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Restaurant Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Habel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Habel. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Habel. For the veterans among your Habel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Habel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Habel in 1950 was 36, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habel 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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