Batten Family History

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Batten Name Meaning

English: from a pet form of Batt (1 or 2).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Batton, Battin, Batte, Battey, Barton, Batey, Gatten, Patten, Bratten

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Batten Family Origin

Where is the Batten family from?

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You can see how Batten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batten families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 62 Batten families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Batten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Batten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Batten Family Occupations

What did your Batten ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Batten. 20% of Batten men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Batten women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Batten were Laborer and Book Keeper

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farmers Son
    8%
  • Labourer
    6%
  • Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • School Teacher
    11%
  • Servant
    11%
  • Book Keeper
    6%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Batten Historical Records

What Batten family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 98,000 census records available for the last name Batten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batten census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Batten. 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 Card

There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Batten. For the veterans among your Batten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Batten Life Expectancy

What is the average Batten lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Batten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Batten in 1943 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Batten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batten 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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