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Babbott Family History

Babbott 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: Abbott, Babbitt, Rabbitt, Mabbitt, Bobbitt, Baggott, Abbot, Babbit

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Where is the Babbott family from?

You can see how Babbott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babbott family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Babbott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Babbott families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Babbott's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Babbott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babbott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Babbott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babbott 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Babbott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Babbott. For the veterans among your Babbott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babbott lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1983, in the United States, Babbott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Babbott in 1970 was 79, and 93 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Babbott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babbott 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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