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Babers Family History

Babers Surname Meaning

Possibly English: variant of Baber.

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


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Where is the Babers family from?

You can see how Babers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Babers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Babers families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Babers's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Babers families in 1891.
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What did your Babers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Babers. 42% of Babers men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Babers women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Babers were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Babers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babers 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Babers. 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 311 military records available for the last name Babers. For the veterans among your Babers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babers lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Babers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Babers in 1945 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babers 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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