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Battegay Family History

Battegay 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: Battey, Attaway, Buttery, Battersby, Butterly, Rattray, Banegas

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Where is the Battegay family from?

You can see how Battegay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battegay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Battegay family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Battegay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Battegay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Battegay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battegay 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Battegay. 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 11 military records available for the last name Battegay. For the veterans among your Battegay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battegay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1971, in the United States, Battegay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Battegay in 1970 was 80, and 79 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battegay 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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