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Babbitts Family History

Babbitts Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Babbitt, Rabbitt, Mabbitt, Hibbitts, Bobbitt, Tibbitts, Babbit

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Where is the Babbitts family from?

You can see how Babbitts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babbitts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Babbitts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Babbitts families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Babbitts's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Babbitts families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Babbitts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babbitts 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Babbitts. 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 28 military records available for the last name Babbitts. For the veterans among your Babbitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babbitts lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Babbitts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Babbitts in 1965 was 59, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babbitts 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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