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Bathhurst Family History

Bathhurst 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: Bathurst, Barkhurst, Ashurst, Blackhurst, Hayhurst, Akehurst

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Where is the Bathhurst family from?

You can see how Bathhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bathhurst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bathhurst families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bathhurst family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bathhurst's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bathhurst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bathhurst 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 Bathhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bathhurst. 100% of Bathhurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Bathhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bathhurst 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bathhurst. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bathhurst. For the veterans among your Bathhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bathhurst lifespan?

Average Bathhurst life expectancy in 1979 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bathhurst 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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