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Mabbott Family History

Mabbott Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire Nottinghamshire and Northamptonshire): from Middle English Mabbot a diminutive of the female personal name Mabb a pet form of Mabel.

See Mabb and Mable.

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


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Where is the Mabbott family from?

You can see how Mabbott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabbott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mabbott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 88 Mabbott families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Mabbott's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Mabbott families in 1891.
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What did your Mabbott 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 Mabbott. 20% of Mabbott men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Mabbott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mabbott were Bank Clerk and 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

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • Gardener
    16%
  • Bank Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

What Mabbott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Mabbott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabbott 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 652 immigration records available for the last name Mabbott. 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 707 military records available for the last name Mabbott. For the veterans among your Mabbott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mabbott lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mabbott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mabbott in 1954 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mabbott 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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