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Batherson Family History

Batherson 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: Batterson, Matherson, Patterson, Catterson, Atherton, Brotherson

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Where is the Batherson family from?

You can see how Batherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batherson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batherson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Batherson families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Batherson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Batherson families in 1871.
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What did your Batherson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Batherson. 46% of Batherson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Batherson women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Batherson were Labourer and Housework.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Fireman
    19%
  • Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Batherson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Batherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batherson 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Batherson. 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 39 military records available for the last name Batherson. For the veterans among your Batherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batherson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Batherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Batherson in 1968 was 63, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Batherson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batherson 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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