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Batesman Family History

Batesman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bateman, Waterman, Baseman, Batterman, Bassman, Bakeman, Bateson

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Where is the Batesman family from?

You can see how Batesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batesman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Batesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Batesman family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Batesman's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Batesman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Batesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batesman 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Batesman. 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 50 military records available for the last name Batesman. For the veterans among your Batesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batesman lifespan?

Average Batesman life expectancy in 1990 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batesman 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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