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Batby Family History

Batby 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: Bagby, Barby, Batey, Baty, Batty, Batt, Darby, Baba, Bay, Babe

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Where is the Batby family from?

You can see how Batby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batby family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Batby families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Batby families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Batby's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Batby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Batby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batby 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Batby. 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 8 military records available for the last name Batby. For the veterans among your Batby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batby lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Batby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Batby in 1980 was 67, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batby 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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