Origins of the Babb surname
About the Babbs
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Interesting facts about Babb
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Babb surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
What are the most common Babb first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Babbs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Babbs in 1921
Dressmaker
43
Laundress
29
Domestic Servant
27
General Servant Domestic
23
Widow
17
Common male occupations for Babbs in 1921
Farm Hands
52
Agricultural Labourer
44
Carpenter
39
General Labourer
39
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
33
