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Batek Family History

Batek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Patek, Bartek, Baten, Bater, Bates, Balek, Bate, Bratek, Bajek, Batey

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Where is the Batek family from?

You can see how Batek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Batek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Batek families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Batek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Batek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Batek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batek. 38% of Batek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Batek women worked as a 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
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Batek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Batek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batek 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Batek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 153 military records available for the last name Batek. For the veterans among your Batek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Batek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Batek in 1961 was 61, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Batek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batek 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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