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Batan Family History

Batan 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: Balan, Bazan, Baran, Bata, Bagan, Baten, Batman, Baton, Bahan, Hata

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Where is the Batan family from?

You can see how Batan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Batan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Batan families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Batan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Batan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batan 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 Batan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Batan. 100% of Batan men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Batan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Batan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batan 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Batan. 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 45 military records available for the last name Batan. For the veterans among your Batan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Batan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Batan in 1972 was 86, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Batan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batan 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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