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Batchen Family History

Batchen Surname Meaning

from Batchen in Elgin (Morays) whose name is of uncertain origin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Batchen family from?

You can see how Batchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batchen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Batchen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 9 Batchen families living in Moray. This was about 90% of all the recorded Batchen's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Batchen families in 1841.
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What did your Batchen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Batchen. 100% of Batchen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Batchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batchen 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Batchen. 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 81 military records available for the last name Batchen. For the veterans among your Batchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batchen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Batchen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Batchen in 1963 was 82, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batchen 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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