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Batterby Family History

Batterby Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Battersby.

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


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Where is the Batterby family from?

You can see how Batterby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batterby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Batterby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Batterby families living in Norfolk. This was about 46% of all the recorded Batterby's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Batterby families in 1891.
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What did your Batterby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Batterby. 100% of Batterby men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Batterby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Batterby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batterby 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Batterby. 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 119 military records available for the last name Batterby. For the veterans among your Batterby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batterby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Batterby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Batterby in 1967 was 65, and 88 in 1999.

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