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Battau Family History

Battau 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: Batta, Batt, Buteau, Datta, Battle, Littau, Kattan, Bata, Sattar

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Where is the Battau family from?

You can see how Battau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Battau families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Battau's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Battau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battau 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 28 census records available for the last name Battau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battau 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 immigration records available for the last name Battau. 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 7 military records available for the last name Battau. For the veterans among your Battau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battau lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1993, in the United States, Battau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Battau in 1984 was 72, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battau 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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