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Batka Family History

Batka 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: Bata, Baka, Latka, Banka, Batta, Batra, Batko, Babka, Baska, Butka

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Where is the Batka family from?

You can see how Batka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Batka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Batka families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Batka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Batka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batka 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 Batka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batka. 34% of Batka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Batka women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Tanner
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Batka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Batka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batka 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Batka. 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 361 military records available for the last name Batka. For the veterans among your Batka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batka lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Batka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Batka in 1955 was 41, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Batka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batka 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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