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Baters Family History

Baters 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: Waters, Bater, Bates, Babers, Bauers, Bayers, Cater, Baker, Bauer

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Where is the Baters family from?

You can see how Baters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Baters families living in Northumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Baters's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Baters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baters 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 Baters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baters. 100% of Baters 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Baters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baters 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Baters. 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 133 military records available for the last name Baters. For the veterans among your Baters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baters lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Baters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Baters in 1965 was 78, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baters 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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