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Battala Family History

Battala 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: Rantala, Battle, Latvala, Hautala, Battaglia, Hatala, Mattila, Batta

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Where is the Battala family from?

You can see how Battala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Battala families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Battala's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Battala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Battala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battala 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Battala. 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 36 military records available for the last name Battala. For the veterans among your Battala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battala lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Battala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Battala in 1975 was 79, and 85 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battala 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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