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Babine Family History

Babine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Babin.

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


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Where is the Babine family from?

You can see how Babine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babine family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Babine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Babine family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Babine's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Babine families in 1871.
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What did your Babine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Babine. 23% of Babine men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Babine women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Babine were Fisherman and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Fisherman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Babine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babine 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Babine. 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 419 military records available for the last name Babine. For the veterans among your Babine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babine lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Babine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Babine in 1949 was 61, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babine 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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