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Habib Family History

Habib Surname Meaning

Arabic and Jewish (Sephardic): from an Arabic personal name based on habīb ‘beloved friend’ used by Muslims, Christians, and Jews.

Habībullāh ‘beloved of God’ is an epithet of the prophet Muhammad.

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


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Where is the Habib family from?

You can see how Habib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habib family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Habib families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Habib families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Habib's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Habib families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habib surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Habib ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Waiter
    100%

What Habib family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Habib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habib 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Habib. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Habib. For the veterans among your Habib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habib lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Habib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Habib in 1948 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Habib

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Habib 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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