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Habeger Family History

Habeger 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: Haberer, Habiger, Habegger, Haeger, Hager, Beger, Jaeger, Haber

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Where is the Habeger family from?

You can see how Habeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habeger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Habeger families living in Ohio. This was about 16% of all the recorded Habeger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Habeger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habeger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Habeger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Habeger. 58% of Habeger men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Habeger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Habeger were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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
    58%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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What Habeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Habeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habeger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Habeger. 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 98 military records available for the last name Habeger. For the veterans among your Habeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habeger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Habeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Habeger in 1965 was 61, and 90 in 2004.

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