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Babshaw Family History

Babshaw 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: Bagshaw, Bashaw, Basham, Ramshaw, Bradshaw, Capshaw, Warshaw, Bushaw

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Where is the Babshaw family from?

You can see how Babshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babshaw family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Babshaw family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Babshaw's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Babshaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Babshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babshaw 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Babshaw. 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 2 military records available for the last name Babshaw. For the veterans among your Babshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babshaw lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Babshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Babshaw in 1979 was 76, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babshaw 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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