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Babbits Family History

Babbits 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, Babbit, Rabbitt, Mabbitt, Bibbins, Bobbitt, Babbs, Tibbits

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Where is the Babbits family from?

You can see how Babbits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Babbits family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Babbits families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Babbits family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Babbits's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Babbits families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Babbits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Babbits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Babbits. 100% of Babbits men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Babbits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Babbits 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 immigration records available for the last name Babbits. 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 9 military records available for the last name Babbits. For the veterans among your Babbits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Babbits lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Babbits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Babbits in 1969 was 87, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Babbits 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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