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Baptie Family History

Baptie Surname Meaning

Scottish: according to Black this is an altered form of Badby (a habitational name from a place in Northamptonshire) although this seems doubtful;

transition to the modern form is not firmly documented.

It may alternatively be a variant of Baptiste.

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


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Where is the Baptie family from?

You can see how Baptie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baptie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baptie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 21 Baptie families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Baptie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baptie families in 1891.
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What did your Baptie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Baptie. 100% of Baptie men worked as a Police Constable and 100% of Baptie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Police Constable
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Baptie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baptie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baptie. 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 508 military records available for the last name Baptie. For the veterans among your Baptie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baptie lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Baptie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Baptie in 1942 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baptie 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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