Batty Family History

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Batty Name Meaning

English (chiefly Yorkshire): from a pet form of Batt 1 or 2.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Batt, Betty, Batey, Patty, Batte, Baty, Battey, Batten, Beatty, Batts

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Batty Family Origin

Where is the Batty family from?

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You can see how Batty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Batty families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,241 Batty families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Batty's in the UK. Yorkshire had the highest population of Batty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Batty Family Occupations

What did your Batty ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Batty family was Agricultural Labourer. The most common Batty occupation in the UK was Coal Miner. 5% of Batty's were Coal Miners. Coal Miner, Farmer and Labourer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Batty.

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  • Coal Miner

    5%

  • Farmer

    4%

  • Labourer

    3%

  • Agricultural Labourer

    2%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Batty ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Batty Historical Records

What Batty family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Batty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batty census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Batty. 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 Card

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

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Batty Life Expectancy

What is the average Batty lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Batty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Batty in 1944 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Batty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Batty 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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