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Batchalder Family History

Batchalder 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: Batchelder, Bachelder, Batchler, Batcheller, Batchelor, Buchalter

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Where is the Batchalder family from?

You can see how Batchalder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batchalder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Batchalder families living in Vermont. This was about 75% of all the recorded Batchalder's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Batchalder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batchalder 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 93 census records available for the last name Batchalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batchalder 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Batchalder. 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 14 military records available for the last name Batchalder. For the veterans among your Batchalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batchalder lifespan?

Average Batchalder life expectancy in 1988 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batchalder 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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