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Batler Family History

Batler 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: Butler, Betler, Bitler, Bailer, Watler, Basler, Hatler, Bauler

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Where is the Batler family from?

You can see how Batler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 13 Batler families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Batler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Batler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batler 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 Batler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Batler. 50% of Batler men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Batler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Batler were Farmer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Dressmaker
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%

What Batler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Batler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Batler. 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 415 military records available for the last name Batler. For the veterans among your Batler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Batler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Batler in 1967 was 80, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Batler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batler 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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