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Bebb Family History

Bebb Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bibb. In the British Isles it is now most common in mid Wales and in the border county of Shropshire.

It is recorded from the 16th century.

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


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Where is the Bebb family from?

You can see how Bebb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bebb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bebb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 214 Bebb families living in Montgomeryshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bebb's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Bebb families in 1891.
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What did your Bebb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bebb. 17% of Bebb men worked as a Farmer and 65% of Bebb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bebb were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Dairy Farmer
    11%
  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Bebb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bebb 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bebb. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bebb. For the veterans among your Bebb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bebb lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bebb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bebb in 1959 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bebb 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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