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Battler Family History

Battler 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: Battle, Buttler, Sattler, Battles, Rattler, Butler, Butter, Bitter

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Where is the Battler family from?

You can see how Battler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Battler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 41 Battler families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Battler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Battler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Battler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Battler. 60% of Battler 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Servant
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Battler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battler 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Battler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Battler. For the veterans among your Battler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battler lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Battler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Battler in 1979 was 73, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Battler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battler 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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