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Habener Family History

Habener 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, Haener, Havener, Abner, Hafner, Haber, Hamner, Hahner

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Where is the Habener family from?

You can see how Habener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habener family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Habener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Habener families living in Iowa. This was about 28% of all the recorded Habener's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Habener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Habener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Habener. 50% of Habener men worked as a Farming and 100% of Habener women worked as a 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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Habener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habener 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Habener. 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 57 military records available for the last name Habener. For the veterans among your Habener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habener lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Habener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Habener in 1965 was 78, and 56 in 2003.

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