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Batenhorst Family History

Batenhorst Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place near Gütersloh Westphalia named Batenhorst. This surname is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Batenhorst family from?

You can see how Batenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batenhorst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Batenhorst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Batenhorst families living in Nebraska. This was about 62% of all the recorded Batenhorst's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Batenhorst families in 1920.
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What did your Batenhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batenhorst. 50% of Batenhorst men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Batenhorst women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Operator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Batenhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Batenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batenhorst 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Batenhorst. 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 65 military records available for the last name Batenhorst. For the veterans among your Batenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batenhorst lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Batenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Batenhorst in 1956 was 24, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batenhorst 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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