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Batista Family History

Batista Surname Meaning

Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, and Slovenian; Croatian (also Batišta): from the medieval Latin personal name Ba(p)tista ‘baptist’ derived from the distinguishing epithet of Saint John the Baptist (see Baptiste).

Compare Baptista. Americanized form of Italian Battista.

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


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Where is the Batista family from?

You can see how Batista families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batista family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Batista families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Batista families living in British Columbia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Batista's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Batista families in 1911.
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What did your Batista ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Batista. 100% of Batista men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    100%

What Batista family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Batista. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batista 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Batista. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Batista. For the veterans among your Batista ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batista lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Batista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Batista in 1956 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batista 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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