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Batkus Family History

Batkus 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: Backus, Barkus, Balkus, Butkus, Bartkus, Banks, Malkus, Matus, Bakas

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Where is the Batkus family from?

You can see how Batkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Batkus families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Batkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Batkus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Batkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batkus 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Batkus. 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 8 military records available for the last name Batkus. For the veterans among your Batkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batkus lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Batkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Batkus in 1979 was 89, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batkus 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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