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Batzer Family History

Batzer Surname Meaning

German: Swabian nickname for a braggart from an agent derivative of bätzen ‘to boast or show off’.

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


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Where is the Batzer family from?

You can see how Batzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Batzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Batzer families living in London. This was about 84% of all the recorded Batzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Batzer families in 1891.
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What did your Batzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Batzer. 75% of Batzer 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
    75%
  • Domestic Paid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Batzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batzer 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Batzer. 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 583 military records available for the last name Batzer. For the veterans among your Batzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batzer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Batzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Batzer in 1958 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batzer 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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