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Batey Name Meaning

English (mainly Northumberland): from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Bate (see Bate ).

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


Similar surnames: Bate, Patey, Batty, Baney, Bates, Baty, Battey, Rabey, Bakey, Batley

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Where is the Batey family from?

You can see how Batey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Batey families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Batey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Batey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Batey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Batey. 67% of Batey men worked as a 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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Batey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Batey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Batey. For the veterans among your Batey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Batey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Batey in 1950 was 22, and 74 in 2004.

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