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Batsell Family History

Batsell 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: Mansell, Bissell, Bagwell, Ramsell, Lasell, Bursell, Bothell, Ansell

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Where is the Batsell family from?

You can see how Batsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Batsell families living in Cornwall. This was about 56% of all the recorded Batsell's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Batsell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batsell 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 Batsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batsell. 72% of Batsell men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Batsell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Batsell were Manager and House Work.

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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
    72%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • House Work
    40%

What Batsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Batsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batsell 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Batsell. 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 182 military records available for the last name Batsell. For the veterans among your Batsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batsell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Batsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Batsell in 1962 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batsell 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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