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Mabbit Family History

Mabbit 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: Mabbitt, Babbit, Rabbitt, Mabie, Labit, Babbitt, Mabb, Maybin, Abbot

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Where is the Mabbit family from?

You can see how Mabbit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabbit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mabbit families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Mabbit families living in Middlesex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mabbit's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Mabbit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mabbit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mabbit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nursing Sister was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mabbit. 50% of Mabbit women worked as a Nursing Sister.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Nursing Sister
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Mabbit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Mabbit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabbit 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 Mabbit. 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 26 military records available for the last name Mabbit. For the veterans among your Mabbit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mabbit lifespan?

Average Mabbit life expectancy in 2001 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mabbit 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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