The ancestral home of the Baabb family is Bavaria. Baabb is a local name for a person who lived in Bavaria. During the Middle Ages, the Baabb family became a part of the landed aristocracy and wielded considerable prestige and influence in the region of Bavaria. They also expanded into other parts of the German territories after the 16th century. Following the general pattern of great European migration, and specific interests in military, political and religious occupations, the Baabb family relocated and prospered in numerous different regions on the European continent.
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Early Origins of the Baabb family
The surname Baabb was first found in Bavaria, where the name Baab was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.
Early History of the Baabb family
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Baabb Spelling Variations
Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Baabb include Baab, Baabe, Baabb, Baabbe, Baabes, Baabs and others.
Early Notables of the Baabb family
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Migration of the Baabb family
Between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries, German settlers arrived in North America by the thousands. Persecution based on religion and poverty were great motivators in this large-scale migration. So too was the opportunity for tenant farmers to own their own land. Ample land and opportunity awaited the settlers who went to such states as Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, as well as Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Baabb or a variant listed above: Jacob Baab arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1746; Tobias Baab settled in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1752; Christopher Baab who was listed as having arrived in America in 1818.
