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Habkirk Family History

Habkirk 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: Hobkirk, Hacker, Hankin, Harker, Haskin, Hawker, Hakim, Hawkins

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Where is the Habkirk family from?

You can see how Habkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habkirk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Habkirk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Habkirk families living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Habkirk's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Habkirk families in 1841.
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What did your Habkirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Habkirk. 47% of Habkirk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Habkirk women worked as a Clerk.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Farmers Son
    24%
  • Labourer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

What Habkirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 984 census records available for the last name Habkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habkirk 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Habkirk. 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 37 military records available for the last name Habkirk. For the veterans among your Habkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habkirk lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Habkirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Habkirk in 1968 was 81, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habkirk 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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