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Battcher Family History

Battcher 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: Batcher, Bettcher, Bottcher, Bacher, Bratcher, Hatcher, Boettcher

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Where is the Battcher family from?

You can see how Battcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Battcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Battcher families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Battcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Battcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battcher 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 Battcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Battcher. 67% of Battcher 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
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Battcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battcher 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Battcher. 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 160 military records available for the last name Battcher. For the veterans among your Battcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battcher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Battcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Battcher in 1963 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Battcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battcher 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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