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Baptista Name Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: from the personal name Baptista ‘baptist’ derived from the distinguishing epithet of Saint John the Baptist (see Baptiste ). Americanized form of Italian Battista a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Baptist, Baptiste, Bautista, Battista, Batista, Battis, Batiste

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Where is the Baptista family from?

You can see how Baptista families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baptista family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baptista families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Baptista families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Baptista's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Baptista families in 1911.
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What did your Baptista ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Baptista. 50% of Baptista men worked as a Trapper. .

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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 1921

  • Trapper
    50%
  • Hunter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Baptista. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baptista 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Baptista. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Baptista. For the veterans among your Baptista ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baptista lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Baptista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Baptista in 1948 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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