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Batavia Family History

Batavia 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: Catania, Saravia, Patania, Matava, Anania, Badami, Badia, Barcia

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Where is the Batavia family from?

You can see how Batavia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batavia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Batavia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Batavia families living in Missouri. This was about 83% of all the recorded Batavia's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Batavia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batavia 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 Batavia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batavia. 75% of Batavia men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Batavia women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Batavia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Batavia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batavia 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Batavia. 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 104 military records available for the last name Batavia. For the veterans among your Batavia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batavia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Batavia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Batavia in 1964 was 84, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Batavia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batavia 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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