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Batehelder Family History

Batehelder 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: Batchelder, Bachelder, Batcheller, Batchelor, Baehler, Bacheller

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Where is the Batehelder family from?

You can see how Batehelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batehelder family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Batehelder families living in New Hampshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Batehelder's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Batehelder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Batehelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batehelder 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Batehelder. 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 2 military records available for the last name Batehelder. For the veterans among your Batehelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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