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Battise Family History

Battise Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of French Baptiste. This surname is most common among Native Americans namely Coushattas in TX and LA.

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


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Where is the Battise family from?

You can see how Battise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battise family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Battise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Battise families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Battise's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Battise families in 1891.
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What did your Battise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Battise. 50% of Battise men worked as a Farming and 43% of Battise women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Battise were Log Cutter and Laborer.

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Log Cutter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Battise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battise 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Battise. 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 260 military records available for the last name Battise. For the veterans among your Battise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battise lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Battise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Battise in 1962 was 51, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battise 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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