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Batiste Family History

Batiste Surname Meaning

French: variant of Baptiste and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Batiste family from?

You can see how Batiste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batiste family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Batiste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Batiste families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Batiste's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Batiste families in 1911.
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What did your Batiste ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Batiste. 67% of Batiste 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
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Batiste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batiste 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Batiste. 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 Batiste. For the veterans among your Batiste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batiste lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Batiste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Batiste in 1943 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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