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Hab Family History

Hab Name 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: Han, Hay, Ham, Ha, Harb, Hai, Haw, Haba, Hau, Haq

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Where is the Hab family from?

You can see how Hab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hab family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hab families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hab family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hab's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hab families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hab ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hab. 100% of Hab men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Hab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hab 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Hab. 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 85 military records available for the last name Hab. For the veterans among your Hab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hab lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Hab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hab in 1979 was 83, and 74 in 1997.

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