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Babineau Family History

Babineau Name Meaning

French: from a pet form of Babin . This surname is rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Barineau, Babineaux, Baribeau, Babine, Sabine, Barreau, Badeau

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Where is the Babineau family from?

You can see how Babineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babineau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Babineau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 446 Babineau families living in New Brunswick. This was about 75% of all the recorded Babineau's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Babineau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babineau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Babineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Babineau. 27% of Babineau men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Babineau women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Babineau were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    13%
  • Chamber Maid
    10%
  • Weaver
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Babineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babineau 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 Babineau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Babineau. For the veterans among your Babineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babineau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Babineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Babineau in 1961 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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