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Battenfield Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Battenfeld .

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


Similar surnames: Bottenfield, Butterfield, Waterfield, Frankenfield, Edenfield

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Where is the Battenfield family from?

You can see how Battenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battenfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Battenfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Battenfield families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Battenfield's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Battenfield families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battenfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Battenfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Battenfield. 32% of Battenfield men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Battenfield women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Battenfield were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Battenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battenfield 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Battenfield. 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 572 military records available for the last name Battenfield. For the veterans among your Battenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battenfield lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Battenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Battenfield in 1961 was 33, and 86 in 2004.

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