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Battenfield Family History

Battenfield Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Battenfeld.

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


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Where is the Battenfield family from?

You can see how Battenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battenfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Battenfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 39 Battenfield families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Battenfield's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Battenfield families in 1891.
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What did your Battenfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Battenfield. 100% of Battenfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Battenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battenfield 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Battenfield. 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 572 military records available for the last name Battenfield. For the veterans among your Battenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battenfield lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Battenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Battenfield in 1961 was 33, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battenfield 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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