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Battison Family History

Battison Name Meaning

see Batterson .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mattison, Pattison, Bastion, Matteson, Battista, Mathison, Mattsson

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Where is the Battison family from?

You can see how Battison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Battison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Battison family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Battison's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Battison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Battison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Battison. 34% of Battison men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Battison women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Foreman
    17%
  • Watchman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Battison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battison 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Battison. 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 571 military records available for the last name Battison. For the veterans among your Battison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battison lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Battison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Battison in 1960 was 55, and 63 in 2002.

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