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Battermann Family History

Battermann Surname Meaning

German: possibly an occupational name for a merchant or peddler from Bartermann.

Alternatively, perhaps from a short form of the personal name Bertram + Middle High German man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Battermann family from?

You can see how Battermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battermann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Battermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Battermann families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Battermann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Battermann families in 1920.
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What did your Battermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Battermann. 63% of Battermann 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Truck Driver
    38%

What Battermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Battermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battermann 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Battermann. 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 204 military records available for the last name Battermann. For the veterans among your Battermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battermann lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Battermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Battermann in 1958 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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