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Batson Family History

Batson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bateson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Batson family from?

You can see how Batson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 204 Batson families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Batson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Batson families in 1891.
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What did your Batson 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 Batson. 25% of Batson men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Batson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Batson were Motor Driver and Incapacitated.

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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
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Motor Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 52,000 census records available for the last name Batson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batson 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Batson. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Batson. For the veterans among your Batson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Batson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Batson in 1945 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

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