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Babst Family History

Babst Surname Meaning

German: variant of Pabst.

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


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Where is the Babst family from?

You can see how Babst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Babst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Babst families living in Northumberland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Babst's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Babst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babst 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 Babst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Babst. 19% of Babst men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Babst women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Babst were Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Babst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babst 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 828 immigration records available for the last name Babst. 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 619 military records available for the last name Babst. For the veterans among your Babst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babst lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Babst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Babst in 1954 was 55, and 97 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Babst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babst 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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