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Babcox Family History

Babcox 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: Barco, Bacon, Balcom, Bascom, Basco, Babson, Babcock, Bacco, Bacot

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Where is the Babcox family from?

You can see how Babcox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babcox family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Babcox families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Babcox families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Babcox's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Babcox families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babcox 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 Babcox ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Publisher and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Babcox. 60% of Babcox men worked as a Publisher and 50% of Babcox women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Babcox were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Publisher
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Babcox family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Babcox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babcox 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Babcox. 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 93 military records available for the last name Babcox. For the veterans among your Babcox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babcox lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Babcox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Babcox in 1963 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babcox 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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