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Habitt Family History

Habitt 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: Hatt, Rabbitt, Hewitt, Mabbitt, Labit, Habich, Habig, Habib, Babbitt

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Where is the Habitt family from?

You can see how Habitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Habitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Habitt families living in Mississippi. This was about 73% of all the recorded Habitt's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Habitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Habitt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Habitt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Habitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habitt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Habitt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Habitt. For the veterans among your Habitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habitt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1976, in the United States, Habitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Habitt in 1964 was 85, and 84 in 1976.

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