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Bateley Family History

Bateley 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: Gateley, Batley, Bailey, Barley, Bagley, Battle, Akeley, Bartley

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Where is the Bateley family from?

You can see how Bateley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bateley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bateley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Bateley families living in Northumberland. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bateley's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Bateley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bateley 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 Bateley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Keeper (grocer) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bateley. 100% of Bateley men worked as a Shop Keeper (grocer) and 75% of Bateley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shop Keeper (grocer)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Confectioner Cake Maker Deal
    25%

What Bateley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Bateley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bateley 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Bateley. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bateley. For the veterans among your Bateley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bateley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bateley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bateley

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