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Battin Family History

Battin Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Batten.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Battin family from?

You can see how Battin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Battin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Battin families living in Cornwall. This was about 17% of all the recorded Battin's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Battin families in 1891.
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What did your Battin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Battin. 88% of Battin 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
    88%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Shop Assistant (drapers)
    7%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Battin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Battin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Battin. For the veterans among your Battin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Battin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Battin in 1958 was 53, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battin 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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