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Babell Family History

Babell 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: Babel, Cabell, Labell, Abell, Bell, Isbell, Gabel, Ball, Babe, Kabel

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Where is the Babell family from?

You can see how Babell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Babell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Babell families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Babell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Babell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Babell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babell 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Babell. 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 39 military records available for the last name Babell. For the veterans among your Babell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babell lifespan?

Average Babell life expectancy in 1998 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babell 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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