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Battensby Family History

Battensby Surname Meaning

variant of Battersby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Battensby family from?

You can see how Battensby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battensby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Battensby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Battensby families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Battensby's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Battensby families in 1891.
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What did your Battensby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Battensby. 92% of Battensby 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
    92%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Battensby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battensby 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Battensby. 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 90 military records available for the last name Battensby. For the veterans among your Battensby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battensby lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Battensby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Battensby in 1977 was 68, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battensby 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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