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Batersby Family History

Batersby 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: Battersby, Barsky, Waters, Stensby, Bater, Barby, Bagsby, Bates

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Where is the Batersby family from?

You can see how Batersby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batersby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Batersby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Batersby families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Batersby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Batersby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Batersby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batersby 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Batersby. 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 15 military records available for the last name Batersby. For the veterans among your Batersby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batersby lifespan?

Average Batersby life expectancy in 2001 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batersby 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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