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Batell Family History

Batell 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: Bartell, Bell, Ball, Babel, Hartell, Castell, Tell, Bartel, Bagwell

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Where is the Batell family from?

You can see how Batell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Batell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Batell families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Batell's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Batell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batell 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 Batell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Batell. 50% of Batell men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Batell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Batell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batell 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Batell. 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 51 military records available for the last name Batell. For the veterans among your Batell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Batell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Batell in 1967 was 89, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Batell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batell 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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