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Babu Name Meaning

Indian (Gujarat Maharashtra and southern states): from Hindi bābū ‘father’ a derivative of Prakrit bappā used as a respectful term of address for a man also as a term of endearment for a male child. In Gujarat and Maharashtra the surname comes from the respectful term of address while among South Indians the term of endearment evolved into a male personal name. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames the southern Indian name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Assyrian/Chaldean: from the personal name or nickname Bābū (compare 1 above) given to one who bears the same personal name as his grandfather.

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

Similar surnames: Abu, Baba, Babe, Babin, Bao, Bau, Basu, Barba, Baro, Batz

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You can see how Babu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Babu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Babu families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Babu's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Babu families in 1880.

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There are 201 census records available for the last name Babu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babu 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Babu. 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 922 military records available for the last name Babu. For the veterans among your Babu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Babu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babu 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Babu. 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 922 military records available for the last name Babu. For the veterans among your Babu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babu lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Babu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Babu in 1965 was 69, and 70 in 2004.

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