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Batkins Family History

Batkins 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: Watkins, Atkins, Matkins, Botkins, Baskins, Hawkins, Botkin, Baskin

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Where is the Batkins family from?

You can see how Batkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Batkins families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Batkins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Batkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batkins 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 Batkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Batkins. 67% of Batkins 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
    67%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Batkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batkins 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Batkins. 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 219 military records available for the last name Batkins. For the veterans among your Batkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batkins lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Batkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Batkins in 1955 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batkins 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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