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Habish Family History

Habish 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: Fabish, Habich, Babish, Hanish, Dobish, Haigh, Huish, Barish, Habig

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Where is the Habish family from?

You can see how Habish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Habish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Habish families living in Wisconsin. This was about 73% of all the recorded Habish's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Habish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habish 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 161 census records available for the last name Habish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habish 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Habish. 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 55 military records available for the last name Habish. For the veterans among your Habish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habish lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Habish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Habish in 1977 was 82, and 75 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habish 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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