The Anglo-Saxon name Habbs comes from the baptismal name Isabella. As the naming tradition grew in Europe baptismal names began to be introduced in many countries. Baptismal names were sometimes given in honor of Christian saints and other biblical figures. There are very few Christian countries in Europe that did not adopt surnames from these religious figures.
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Early Origins of the Habbs family
The surname Habbs was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Early History of the Habbs family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Habbs research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1442 is included under the topic Early Habbs History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Habbs Spelling Variations
Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Habbs were recorded, including Hibbs, Hebbs, Hibs, Habbs and others.
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Early Notables of the Habbs family
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Migration of the Habbs family
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Habbs family emigrate to North America: John Hibbs who was a servant sent to the plantations in Virginia in 1672; William Hibbs, who arrived in New Jersey in 1677; Charles Hibbs, who arrived in Washington D.C. in 1830..
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