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Habshey Family History

Habshey 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: Hanchey, Hansley, Halsey, Hershey, Hachey, Haughey, Ashey, Haisley

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Where is the Habshey family from?

You can see how Habshey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habshey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Habshey families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Habshey's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Habshey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habshey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Habshey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Habshey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habshey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Habshey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Habshey. For the veterans among your Habshey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habshey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Habshey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Habshey in 1970 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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