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Batterson Family History

Batterson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Baten (see Batten) or Batty (see Batty).

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


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Where is the Batterson family from?

You can see how Batterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batterson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Batterson families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Batterson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Batterson families in 1891.
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What did your Batterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Batterson. 100% of Batterson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Batterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batterson 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 976 immigration records available for the last name Batterson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Batterson. For the veterans among your Batterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batterson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Batterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Batterson in 1945 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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