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Babbs Family History

Babbs Surname Meaning

English (Essex and Surrey): patronymic or metronymic from Babb.

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


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Where is the Babbs family from?

You can see how Babbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Babbs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 106 Babbs families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Babbs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Babbs families in 1891.
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What did your Babbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Messenger and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Babbs. 15% of Babbs men worked as a Bank Messenger and 73% of Babbs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Babbs were General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Messenger
    15%
  • Steel Works Labourer
    15%
  • Retired
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Babbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babbs 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Babbs. 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 996 military records available for the last name Babbs. For the veterans among your Babbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babbs lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Babbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Babbs in 1944 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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