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Batzell Family History

Batzell 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: Baltzell, Batzel, Bazzell, Dalzell, Bagwell, Bothell, Barrell

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Where is the Batzell family from?

You can see how Batzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batzell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Batzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Batzell families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Batzell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Batzell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batzell 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 480 census records available for the last name Batzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batzell 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Batzell. 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 102 military records available for the last name Batzell. For the veterans among your Batzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batzell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Batzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Batzell in 1969 was 52, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batzell 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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