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Babson Family History

Babson Surname Meaning

English: possibly a patronymic from English Babb or perhaps a dissimilated form of Brabson itself a variant of Brabazon.

It is now very rare in the British Isles.

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


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Where is the Babson family from?

You can see how Babson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Babson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Babson families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Babson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Babson families in 1911.
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What did your Babson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Babson. 20% of Babson men worked as a Farming and 53% of Babson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Babson were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farming
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    53%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • House Worker
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Babson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babson 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 Babson. 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 963 military records available for the last name Babson. For the veterans among your Babson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Babson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Babson in 1941 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

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