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Battenfeld Family History

Battenfeld Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Hesse (near Frankenberg). Batten may be the genitive of an ancient Germanic personal name meaning ‘battle’.

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


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Where is the Battenfeld family from?

You can see how Battenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battenfeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Battenfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Battenfeld families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Battenfeld's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Battenfeld families in 1911.
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What did your Battenfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Battenfeld. 20% of Battenfeld men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    20%
  • Fireman
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Battenfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Battenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battenfeld 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Battenfeld. 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 234 military records available for the last name Battenfeld. For the veterans among your Battenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battenfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Battenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Battenfeld in 1963 was 86, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battenfeld 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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