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Battles Family History

Battles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Battle.

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


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Where is the Battles family from?

You can see how Battles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Battles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Battles families living in Northumberland. This was about 19% of all the recorded Battles's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Battles families in 1891.
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What did your Battles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Battles. 80% of Battles 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
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Battles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battles 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Battles. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Battles. For the veterans among your Battles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battles lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Battles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Battles in 1945 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battles 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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