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Habla Family History

Habla 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: Halla, Haba, Hable, Hata, Kaba, Hale, Sala, Baba, Falla, Hall

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Where is the Habla family from?

You can see how Habla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Habla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Habla families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Habla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Habla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Habla ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Rug Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Habla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habla 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Habla. 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 52 military records available for the last name Habla. For the veterans among your Habla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habla lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Habla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Habla in 1962 was 68, and 89 in 2003.

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