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Batterton Family History

Batterton Name Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Betterton a habitational name from Betterton in Lockinge Berkshire recorded as Baterton' in 1220 and Baterton in 1329.

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


Similar surnames: Betterton, Catterton, Tetterton, Atherton, Palmerton, Weatherton

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Where is the Batterton family from?

You can see how Batterton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batterton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batterton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Batterton families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Batterton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Batterton families in 1891.
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What did your Batterton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Batterton. 58% of Batterton men worked as a Dock Labourer and 75% of Batterton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Batterton were Gardener and Daily Domestic Worker. .

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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

  • Dock Labourer
    58%
  • Gardener
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Household Duties
    9%
  • Daily Domestic Worker
    9%
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Passenger Lists

There are 391 immigration records available for the last name Batterton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Batterton. For the veterans among your Batterton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batterton lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Batterton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Batterton in 1955 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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