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Battista Family History

Battista Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Battista ‘baptist’ derived from the distinguishing epithet of Saint John the Baptist (see Baptiste) in Italian San Giovanni Battista.

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


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Where is the Battista family from?

You can see how Battista families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battista family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Battista families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Battista families living in Northumberland. This was about 78% of all the recorded Battista's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Battista families in 1891.
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What did your Battista ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Battista. 100% of Battista 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Battista. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battista 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Battista. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Battista. For the veterans among your Battista ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battista lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Battista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Battista in 1948 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battista 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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