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Batdorff Family History

Batdorff Surname Meaning

Variant of Batdorf a surname of German origin (see Bottorff).

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


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Where is the Batdorff family from?

You can see how Batdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batdorff family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batdorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Batdorff families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Batdorff's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Batdorff families in 1851.
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What did your Batdorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batdorff. 25% of Batdorff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Batdorff women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Gardner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Batdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batdorff 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Batdorff. 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 578 military records available for the last name Batdorff. For the veterans among your Batdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batdorff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Batdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Batdorff in 1958 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batdorff 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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