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Bebb Name Meaning

English: variant of Bibb . In the British Isles it is now most common in mid Wales and in the border county of Shropshire where it is recorded from the 16th century.

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


Similar surnames: Bobb, Babb, Bubb, Babe, Sabb, Bibb, Baab, Bel, Baba, Dibb

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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 1911 there were 7 Bebb families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bebb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bebb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bebb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bebb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bebb. 25% of Bebb men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bebb women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bebb were Manager and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
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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 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 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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