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Bathan Family History

Bathan 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: Nathan, Kathan, Athan, Bathon, Batman, Lathan, Bahan, Gahan, Bachar

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Where is the Bathan family from?

You can see how Bathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bathan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bathan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bathan families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bathan's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bathan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bathan 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 Bathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agriculture was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bathan. 100% of Bathan men worked as an Agriculture.

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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

  • Agriculture
    100%

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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Bathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bathan 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Bathan. 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 80 military records available for the last name Bathan. For the veterans among your Bathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bathan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Bathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bathan in 1982 was 49, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bathan 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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