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Origins of the Babbs surname

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We have a total number of 2702 records for people with the last name Babbs.

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Where do most Babbses live?

In 1921, most Babbses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Babbses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,500 records for the Babbs surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Babbses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Babbs first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Babbses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Babbses in 1921
Dressmaker

9

General Servant Domestic

8

Domestic Servant

7

General Servant

6

Cook Domestic

5

Common Male occupations for Babbses in 1921
Carpenter

36

Coal Miner

16

Agricultural Labourer

12

Builder

11

Carman

10

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