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Batra Family History

Batra Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Arora and Sikh name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Batra family from?

You can see how Batra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Batra family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Batra's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Batra families in 1911.
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What did your Batra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batra. 50% of Batra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Batra women worked as a Helper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Batra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batra 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Batra. 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 151 military records available for the last name Batra. For the veterans among your Batra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batra lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Batra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Batra in 1973 was 29, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batra 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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