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Batala Family History

Batala Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hatala, Butala, Catala, Bala, Rantala, Rajala, Balla, Battle, Latvala

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Where is the Batala family from?

You can see how Batala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Batala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Batala families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Batala's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Batala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Batala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batala. 50% of Batala men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Batala women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Batala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Batala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batala 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Batala. 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 26 military records available for the last name Batala. For the veterans among your Batala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batala lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Batala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Batala in 1976 was 82, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batala 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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