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Habbyshaw Family History

Habbyshaw 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: Habersham, Hanshaw, Harshaw, Henshaw, Bagshaw, Hoshaw, Earnshaw

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Where is the Habbyshaw family from?

You can see how Habbyshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habbyshaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Habbyshaw families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Habbyshaw's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Habbyshaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habbyshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Habbyshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Habbyshaw. 50% of Habbyshaw men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Habbyshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habbyshaw 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Habbyshaw. 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 19 military records available for the last name Habbyshaw. For the veterans among your Habbyshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habbyshaw lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Habbyshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Habbyshaw in 1969 was 75, and 73 in 2001.

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