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Babain Family History

Babain 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: Babin, Bain, Sabin, Baba, Balan, Laban, Blain, Bazan, Ballin, Caban

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Where is the Babain family from?

You can see how Babain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Babain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Babain family living in Louisiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Babain's in USA. Louisiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Babain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babain 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 Babain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Babain. 100% of Babain women worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Babain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babain 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Babain. 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 10 military records available for the last name Babain. For the veterans among your Babain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babain lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Babain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Babain in 1970 was 65, and 92 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Babain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babain 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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