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Batal Family History

Batal Name 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: Bata, Baral, Natal, Bakal, Badal, Baal, Hata, Beal, Batt, Basil

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Where is the Batal family from?

You can see how Batal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Batal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Batal families living in Massachusetts. This was about 26% of all the recorded Batal's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Batal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Batal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batal. 42% of Batal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Batal women worked as a Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Batal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Batal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batal 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Batal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Batal. For the veterans among your Batal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Batal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Batal in 1961 was 40, and 97 in 2003.

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