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Battest Family History

Battest 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, Baptist, Battista, Batres, Baltes, Mattes, Bates, Battisti

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Where is the Battest family from?

You can see how Battest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battest family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Battest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Battest families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Battest's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Battest families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Battest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battest 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Battest. 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 12 military records available for the last name Battest. For the veterans among your Battest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battest lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Battest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Battest in 1969 was 38, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battest 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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