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Battershell Family History

Battershell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Battershill a habitational name from Battishill in Bridestow Devon.

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


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Where is the Battershell family from?

You can see how Battershell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battershell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Battershell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 144 Battershell families living in Devon. This was about 56% of all the recorded Battershell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Battershell families in 1891.
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What did your Battershell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Battershell. 67% of Battershell men worked as a Retired and 85% of Battershell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Battershell were Chef and Civil Service Telephonist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    67%
  • Chef
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Civil Service Telephonist
    16%

What Battershell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Battershell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battershell 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Battershell. 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 471 military records available for the last name Battershell. For the veterans among your Battershell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battershell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Battershell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Battershell in 1962 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

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