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Baybutt Family History

Baybutt Surname Meaning

Unexplained. Perhaps from the French surname Babault itself of uncertain origin but evidence for a French connection is lacking.

The name is very local to Ormskirk and district.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Baybutt family from?

You can see how Baybutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baybutt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Baybutt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 149 Baybutt families living in Lancashire. This was about 96% of all the recorded Baybutt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Baybutt families in 1891.
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What did your Baybutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Baybutt. 27% of Baybutt men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Baybutt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baybutt were Overlooker Silk Mill and Poultry Farmer.

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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

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Market Gardener
    20%
  • Agricultural Farm Worker Horse Hand
    14%
  • Overlooker Silk Mill
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Poultry Farmer
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baybutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baybutt 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Baybutt. 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 172 military records available for the last name Baybutt. For the veterans among your Baybutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baybutt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Baybutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Baybutt in 1965 was 73, and 86 in 2002.

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