Bebb Family History

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Bebb Name Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Babb. 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 ©2013, Oxford University Press


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

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Bebb Family Origin

Where is the Bebb family from?

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    1920
    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 the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Bebb families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bebb's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bebb families in 1840.
    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.

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    Bebb Family Occupations

    What did your Bebb ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Bebb occupation in the USA was Farmer. 50% of Bebb's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Bebb family was Brass Foundry. Farmer, Keeping House and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bebb.

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    • Farmer

      50%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Laborer

      7%

    • Brass Foundry

      3%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bebb ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Bebb Historical Records

    What Bebb family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 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 List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bebb. 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 Card

    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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    Bebb Life Expectancy

    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.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bebb

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bebb 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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