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Origins of the Habeshaw surname

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About the Habeshaws

We have a total number of 125 records for people with the last name Habeshaw.

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Where do most Habeshaws live?

In 1921, most Habeshaws lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Habeshaws

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We have 122 records for the Habeshaw surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Habeshaws most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Habeshaw first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Lydia
  • Alice

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Common jobs for Habeshaws

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Habeshaws in 1921
Dairymaid

1

Domestic Housemaid

1

Dressmaker

1

Housekeeper

1

Late Agricultural Labourer

1

Common Male occupations for Habeshaws in 1921
Hammerman

5

Agricultural Labourer

1

Bricklayer's Laborer

1

Butchers Man

1

Butler(Dom)

1

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