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Babcok Family History

Babcok 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: Babcock, Back, Barco, Bacon, Baack, Balcom, Bascom, Bacak, Basco

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Where is the Babcok family from?

You can see how Babcok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babcok family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Babcok families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Babcok families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Babcok's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Babcok families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babcok 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 Babcok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Babcok. 60% of Babcok men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Babcok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Babcok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babcok 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Babcok. 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 67 military records available for the last name Babcok. For the veterans among your Babcok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babcok lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Babcok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Babcok in 1964 was 75, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babcok 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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