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Habighorst Family History

Habighorst 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: Langhorst, Haselhorst, Hayhurst, Hawxhurst, Fairhurst, Berghorst

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Where is the Habighorst family from?

You can see how Habighorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habighorst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Habighorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Habighorst families living in Missouri. This was about 28% of all the recorded Habighorst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Habighorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habighorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Habighorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Habighorst. 25% of Habighorst men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Superintendent
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

What Habighorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Habighorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habighorst 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Habighorst. 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 128 military records available for the last name Habighorst. For the veterans among your Habighorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habighorst lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Habighorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Habighorst in 1962 was 57, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habighorst 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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