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Babcook Family History

Babcook Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Babcock, Haycook, Bocook, Back, Barco, Cook, Bacon, Brook, Aycock

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Where is the Babcook family from?

You can see how Babcook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babcook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Babcook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Babcook families living in New Jersey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Babcook's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Babcook families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babcook surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Babcook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Babcook. 37% of Babcook 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 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Babcook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babcook 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Babcook. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 280 military records available for the last name Babcook. For the veterans among your Babcook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babcook lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Babcook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Babcook in 1966 was 63, and 64 in 2003.

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