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Habersham Family History

Habersham Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): metonymic occupational name for a maker of habergeons from Middle English Old French haubergeon. The habergeon was a medieval sleeveless jacket of mail or scale armor which was also worn for penance.

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


Similar surnames: Harpham, Braham, Perham, Abraham, Beckham, Gresham, Haberstroh

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Where is the Habersham family from?

You can see how Habersham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habersham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Habersham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Habersham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Habersham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Habersham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habersham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Habersham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Habersham. 45% of Habersham men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Habersham women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Habersham were Day Laborer and Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Longshoreman
    11%
  • Day Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Habersham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habersham 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Habersham. 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 397 military records available for the last name Habersham. For the veterans among your Habersham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habersham lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Habersham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Habersham in 1958 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

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