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Batjer Family History

Batjer 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: Bater, Batzer, Cater, Baker, Bauer, Baer, Butler, Barber, Balmer

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Where is the Batjer family from?

You can see how Batjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batjer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Batjer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Batjer families living in New Jersey. This was about 54% of all the recorded Batjer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Batjer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batjer 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 Batjer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Batjer. 50% of Batjer men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Batjer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Batjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batjer 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Batjer. 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 102 military records available for the last name Batjer. For the veterans among your Batjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batjer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Batjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Batjer in 1967 was 64, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Batjer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batjer 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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