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Babner Family History

Babner 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: Abner, Banner, Basner, Barner, Baber, Bahner, Babler, Bainer, Berner

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Where is the Babner family from?

You can see how Babner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Babner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Babner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Babner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Babner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Babner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Babner. 100% of Babner men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Babner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babner 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Babner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Babner. For the veterans among your Babner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Babner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Babner in 1956 was 56, and 98 in 2004.

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