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Batta Family History

Batta Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): name of unexplained etymology borne by a subgroup of Tank goldsmiths.

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


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Where is the Batta family from?

You can see how Batta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Batta families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Batta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Batta families in 1891.
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What did your Batta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batta. 24% of Batta men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Batta women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Batta were Salesman and Bookkeeping.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Bookkeeping
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Batta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batta 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 Batta. 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 299 military records available for the last name Batta. For the veterans among your Batta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Batta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Batta in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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