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Batdorf Family History

Batdorf Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Badorf (see Bottorff).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Batdorf family from?

You can see how Batdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batdorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Batdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Batdorf families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Batdorf's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Batdorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Batdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batdorf. 27% of Batdorf men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Batdorf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Batdorf were Salesman and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Batdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Batdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batdorf 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Batdorf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Batdorf. For the veterans among your Batdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batdorf lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Batdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Batdorf in 1946 was 24, and 84 in 2004.

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