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Habif Family History

Habif 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: Hanif, Habig, Habib, Hain, Sabin, Babin, Hakim, Hamid, Hai, Hari

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Where is the Habif family from?

You can see how Habif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Habif families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Habif's in USA. New York had the highest population of Habif families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habif surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Habif ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Habif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habif 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Habif. 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 81 military records available for the last name Habif. For the veterans among your Habif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habif lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Habif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Habif in 1965 was 64, and 54 in 2003.

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