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Battan Family History

Battan 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: Kattan, Rattan, Batta, Batton, Hattan, Batman, Batten, Battin, Batt

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Where is the Battan family from?

You can see how Battan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Battan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Battan families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Battan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Battan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Battan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Battan. 28% of Battan men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Battan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Battan were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Spinner
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Battan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battan 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Battan. 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 301 military records available for the last name Battan. For the veterans among your Battan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Battan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Battan in 1967 was 63, and 91 in 2003.

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