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Habitz Family History

Habitz 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: Abitz, Habetz, Haitz, Bitz, Hartz, Babicz, Kanitz, Labit, Habich

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Where is the Habitz family from?

You can see how Habitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Habitz families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Habitz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Habitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Habitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Habitz. 34% of Habitz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Habitz women worked as a Sewing. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%
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What Habitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Habitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habitz 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Habitz. 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 24 military records available for the last name Habitz. For the veterans among your Habitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Habitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Habitz in 1966 was 64, and 86 in 2000.

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