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Babston Family History

Babston 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: Abston, Baston, Babson, Easton, Alston, Burston, Beaston, Harston

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Where is the Babston family from?

You can see how Babston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babston family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Babston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Babston family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Babston's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Babston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babston 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 176 census records available for the last name Babston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babston 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Babston. 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 52 military records available for the last name Babston. For the veterans among your Babston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babston lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Babston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Babston in 1968 was 79, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babston 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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