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Habishaw Family History

Habishaw Surname Meaning

variant of Habbershaw see Habergham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Habishaw family from?

You can see how Habishaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habishaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Habishaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Habishaw families living in Yorkshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Habishaw's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Habishaw families in 1891.
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What did your Habishaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Habishaw. 67% of Habishaw 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Up Dom Duties
    34%

What Habishaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Habishaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habishaw 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Habishaw. 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 49 military records available for the last name Habishaw. For the veterans among your Habishaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habishaw lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Habishaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Habishaw in 1967 was 61, and 68 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Habishaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habishaw 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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