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Battrell Family History

Battrell 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: Bottrell, Cantrell, Barrell, Luttrell, Cottrell, Gatrell, Cattell

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Where is the Battrell family from?

You can see how Battrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Battrell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Battrell family living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Battrell's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Battrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battrell 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 Battrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Battrell. 63% of Battrell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

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Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Battrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battrell 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Battrell. 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 98 military records available for the last name Battrell. For the veterans among your Battrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battrell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Battrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Battrell in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battrell 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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