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Habacker Family History

Habacker 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: Habecker, Hacker, Backer, Hofacker, Schabacker, Hamacher, Anacker

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Where is the Habacker family from?

You can see how Habacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habacker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Habacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Habacker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Habacker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Habacker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Habacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Habacker. 27% of Habacker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Habacker women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Van Driver
    14%
  • Pin Setter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Habacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Habacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habacker 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Habacker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Habacker. For the veterans among your Habacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habacker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Habacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Habacker in 1964 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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