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Battison Family History

Battison Surname Meaning

see Batterson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Battison family from?

You can see how Battison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Battison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 19 Battison families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Battison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Battison families in 1911.
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What did your Battison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Battison. 42% of Battison 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
    42%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Fisherman
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Battison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battison 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Battison. 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 571 military records available for the last name Battison. For the veterans among your Battison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battison lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Battison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Battison in 1960 was 55, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battison 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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