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Haberstroh Family History

Haberstroh Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German haber(e) ‘oats’ + strō ‘straw’ hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a grower of oats.

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


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Where is the Haberstroh family from?

You can see how Haberstroh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haberstroh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Haberstroh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Haberstroh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Haberstroh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Haberstroh families in 1880.
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What did your Haberstroh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haberstroh. 16% of Haberstroh men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Haberstroh women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haberstroh were Clerk and New Worker.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Haberstroh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Haberstroh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haberstroh 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 638 immigration records available for the last name Haberstroh. 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 839 military records available for the last name Haberstroh. For the veterans among your Haberstroh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haberstroh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Haberstroh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Haberstroh in 1952 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haberstroh 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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