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Babor Family History

Babor 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: Bator, Tabor, Nabor, Baber, Gabor, Bajor, Labor, Baron, Bao, Baker

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Where is the Babor family from?

You can see how Babor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Babor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Babor families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Babor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Babor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babor 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 Babor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Printer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Babor. 34% of Babor men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Babor women worked as a Printer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Babor were Mechanic and File 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Brick Layer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Printer
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • File Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Babor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babor 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Babor. 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 370 military records available for the last name Babor. For the veterans among your Babor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Babor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Babor in 1962 was 69, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babor 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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