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Bebbs Family History

Bebbs 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: Bebb, Ebbs, Babbs, Bibbs, Tebbs, Webb, Beets, Babb, Debes, Tebbe

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Where is the Bebbs family from?

You can see how Bebbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bebbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bebbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Bebbs families living in Herefordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bebbs's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Bebbs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bebbs 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 Bebbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bebbs. 34% of Bebbs men worked as a Porter and 60% of Bebbs women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bebbs were Farmer and Laborer.

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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

  • Porter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Bebbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Bebbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bebbs 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bebbs. 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 32 military records available for the last name Bebbs. For the veterans among your Bebbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bebbs lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bebbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bebbs in 1964 was 79, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bebbs 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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