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Batton Family History

Batton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Batten. Possibly also French: variant of Baston.

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


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Where is the Batton family from?

You can see how Batton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 102 Batton families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Batton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Batton families in 1891.
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What did your Batton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lamplighter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Batton. 100% of Batton men worked as a Lamplighter and 80% of Batton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lamplighter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Batton. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Batton. For the veterans among your Batton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batton lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Batton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Batton in 1952 was 53, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batton 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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