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Habte Family History

Habte Surname Meaning

Ethiopian and Eritrean: from the personal name Habte which is interpreted as ‘my treasure’ in the Ge’ez Amharic or related languages. It often forms part of a Christian name such as Habtemariam and in this case it translates as ‘treasure of’.

— Note: Since Ethiopians and Eritreans do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Habte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Habte families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Habte's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Habte families in 1920.
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What did your Habte ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Habte. 100% of Habte men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Habte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habte 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Habte. 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 1 military records available for the last name Habte. For the veterans among your Habte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habte lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Habte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Habte in 1985 was 36, and 37 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habte 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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