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Babbins Family History

Babbins 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: Bibbins, Babin, Babino, Bambino, Babbitt, Bains, Hobbins, Gubbins

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Where is the Babbins family from?

You can see how Babbins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babbins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Babbins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Babbins family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Babbins's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Babbins families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Babbins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babbins 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Babbins. 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 11 military records available for the last name Babbins. For the veterans among your Babbins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babbins lifespan?

Average Babbins life expectancy in 1973 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babbins 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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