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Babyak Name Meaning

Ukrainian and Rusyn: metronymic patronymic or nickname from baba ‘(old) woman grandmother’ figuratively (for a man) ‘coward’ (see Baba ). Americanized form of Polish and Slovak Babiak a cognate of 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Babiak, Tabak, Bayuk, Nayak, Labar, Bodak, Barman, Balsam, Barga

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Where is the Babyak family from?

You can see how Babyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babyak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Babyak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Babyak family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Babyak's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Babyak families in 1911.
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What did your Babyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Babyak. 100% of Babyak men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Babyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babyak 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Babyak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 844 military records available for the last name Babyak. For the veterans among your Babyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babyak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Babyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Babyak in 1953 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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