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Battershell Name Meaning

English: variant of Battershill a habitational name from Battishill in Bridestow Devon.

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


Similar surnames: Potterfield, Bottrell, Tattersall, Butterfield, Wetherell, Catterall

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Where is the Battershell family from?

You can see how Battershell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battershell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Battershell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Battershell families living in Manitoba. This was about 93% of all the recorded Battershell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Battershell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battershell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Battershell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Battershell. 100% of Battershell 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Battershell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battershell 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Battershell. 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 471 military records available for the last name Battershell. For the veterans among your Battershell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battershell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Battershell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Battershell in 1962 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

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