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Battleson Family History

Battleson 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: Bartleson, Matteson, Gittleson, Kittleson, Kettleson, Bateson

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Where is the Battleson family from?

You can see how Battleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Battleson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Battleson families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Battleson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Battleson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battleson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Battleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Battleson. 67% of Battleson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Battleson women 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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Battleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Battleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battleson 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Battleson. 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 165 military records available for the last name Battleson. For the veterans among your Battleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battleson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Battleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Battleson in 1945 was 55, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battleson 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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