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Battiste Family History

Battiste Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Baptiste.

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


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Where is the Battiste family from?

You can see how Battiste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battiste family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Battiste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Battiste families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Battiste's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Battiste families in 1911.
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What did your Battiste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Battiste. 44% of Battiste men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Battiste women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Battiste were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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
    44%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Porter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Servant
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%

What Battiste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Battiste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battiste 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 Battiste. 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 836 military records available for the last name Battiste. For the veterans among your Battiste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battiste lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Battiste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Battiste in 1962 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battiste 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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