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Batcliff Family History

Batcliff 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: Ratcliff, Antcliff, Gatliff, Bailiff, Barclift, Bayliff, Ratliff

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Where is the Batcliff family from?

You can see how Batcliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batcliff family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Batcliff family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Batcliff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Batcliff families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Batcliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batcliff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Batcliff. 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 37 military records available for the last name Batcliff. For the veterans among your Batcliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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