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Habighurst Family History

Habighurst 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: Hayhurst, Hawxhurst, Fairhurst, Ashurst, Bringhurst, Bathurst

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Where is the Habighurst family from?

You can see how Habighurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habighurst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Habighurst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Habighurst families living in Maryland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Habighurst's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Habighurst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habighurst 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 62 census records available for the last name Habighurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habighurst 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Habighurst. 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 14 military records available for the last name Habighurst. For the veterans among your Habighurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habighurst lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Habighurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Habighurst in 1973 was 68, and 85 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habighurst 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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