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Habely Family History

Habely 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: Habel, Gabel, Hamel, Babel, Kabel, Abel, Hazel, Haney, Abele, Haber

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Where is the Habely family from?

You can see how Habely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Habely families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 2 Habely families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Habely's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Habely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habely 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 53 census records available for the last name Habely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habely 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Habely. 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 military records available for the last name Habely. For the veterans among your Habely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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