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Habicht Name Meaning

German: variant of Habich (see Habig ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Habich, Habeck, Hache, Haist, Haubrich, Becht, Hanisch, Rebich

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Where is the Habicht family from?

You can see how Habicht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Habicht family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Habicht families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Habicht families living in Missouri. This was about 26% of all the recorded Habicht's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Habicht families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Habicht surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Habicht ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Habicht. 23% of Habicht men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Habicht women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Habicht were Farmer and New Worker. .

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Supervisor
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Cook
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Habicht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Habicht 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Habicht. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Habicht. For the veterans among your Habicht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Habicht lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Habicht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Habicht in 1961 was 36, and 50 in 2004.

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