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Batchell Family History

Batchell 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: Gatchell, Patchell, Satchell, Hatchell, Batchelor, Bothell, Mitchell

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Where is the Batchell family from?

You can see how Batchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batchell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Batchell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Batchell families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Batchell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Batchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batchell 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 293 census records available for the last name Batchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batchell 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Batchell. 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 47 military records available for the last name Batchell. For the veterans among your Batchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batchell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Batchell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Batchell in 1965 was 73, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batchell 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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