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Babbert Family History

Babbert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tabbert, Gabbert, Albert, Lambert, Barber, Halbert, Ebbert, Gaubert

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Where is the Babbert family from?

You can see how Babbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Babbert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Babbert families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Babbert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Babbert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Babbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardner and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Babbert. 22% of Babbert men worked as a Gardner and 100% of Babbert women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Gardner
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Babbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Babbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babbert 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Babbert. 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 51 military records available for the last name Babbert. For the veterans among your Babbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babbert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Babbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Babbert in 1965 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Babbert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babbert ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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