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Batsch Family History

Batsch 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: Barsch, Basch, Bausch, Bartsch, Betsch, Tatsch, Baasch, Botsch

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Where is the Batsch family from?

You can see how Batsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Batsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Batsch families living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Batsch's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Batsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batsch 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 Batsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batsch. 40% of Batsch men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Batsch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Batsch were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Batsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Batsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batsch 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Batsch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Batsch. For the veterans among your Batsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Batsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Batsch in 1963 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batsch 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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