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Haberlein Family History

Haberlein 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: Heberlein, Bauerlein, Heaberlin, Haberle, Eberlein, Berlin

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Where is the Haberlein family from?

You can see how Haberlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haberlein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Haberlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Haberlein families living in Illinois. This was about 59% of all the recorded Haberlein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Haberlein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haberlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haberlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haberlein. 30% of Haberlein men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Haberlein 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

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

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Haberlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haberlein 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Haberlein. 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 694 military records available for the last name Haberlein. For the veterans among your Haberlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haberlein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Haberlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Haberlein in 1961 was 61, and 71 in 2004.

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