Babu Family History

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Babu Name Meaning

Indian (Gujarat, Maharashtra, southern states): Hindu name meaning ‘father’, derived from Prakrit bappa, used as a respectful term of address for a man, also as a term of endearment for a male child. In Gujarat and Maharashtra the family name comes from the respectful term of address, while in the southern states the term of endearment evolved into a male given name, which is used as a family name among South Indians in the U.S.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Abu, Baba, Babe, Babin, Bao, Bau, Basu, Barba, Baro, Batz

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Babu Family Origin

Where is the Babu family from?

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You can see how Babu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Babu families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Babu families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Babu's in the USA. Missouri had the highest population of Babu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Babu Family Occupations

What did your Babu ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Babu. 50% of Babu men worked as a Motor Driver

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Motor Driver
    50%
  • Pedlar
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Babu Historical Records

What Babu family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 201 census records available for the last name Babu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babu census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 316 immigration records available for the last name Babu. 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 Card

There are 922 military records available for the last name Babu. For the veterans among your Babu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Babu Life Expectancy

What is the average Babu lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Babu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Babu in 1965 was 69, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Babu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babu 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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