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Batty Family History

Batty Surname Meaning

English (mainly Yorkshire): from the Middle English personal name Batty a pet form of Batt.

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


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Where is the Batty family from?

You can see how Batty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,241 Batty families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Batty's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Batty families in 1891.
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What did your Batty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Batty. 11% of Batty men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Batty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Batty were Dairy Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Farmer
    4%
  • Colliery Hewer
    4%
  • Dairy Farmer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 114,000 census records available for the last name Batty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batty 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 Batty. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Batty. For the veterans among your Batty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batty lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Batty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Batty in 1944 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batty 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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