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Bathman Family History

Bathman 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: Kathman, Gathman, Bachman, Bateman, Batman, Rathman, Rahman, Backman

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Where is the Bathman family from?

You can see how Bathman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bathman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bathman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bathman families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bathman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bathman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bathman 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 Bathman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bathman. 44% of Bathman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bathman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bathman were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Bathman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bathman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bathman 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Bathman. 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 88 military records available for the last name Bathman. For the veterans among your Bathman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bathman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Bathman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bathman in 1975 was 78, and 89 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bathman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bathman 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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