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Battson Family History

Battson Surname Meaning

see Bateson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Battson family from?

You can see how Battson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Battson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Battson families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Battson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Battson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Battson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Battson. 100% of Battson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Battson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battson 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Battson. 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 389 military records available for the last name Battson. For the veterans among your Battson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Battson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Battson in 1962 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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