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Battjes Family History

Battjes 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: Battles, Battle, Battey, Batres, Matthes, Buttles, Baltes, Mattes

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Where is the Battjes family from?

You can see how Battjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battjes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Battjes families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Battjes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Battjes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battjes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Battjes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Battjes. 43% of Battjes men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Battjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battjes 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Battjes. 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 108 military records available for the last name Battjes. For the veterans among your Battjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battjes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Battjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Battjes in 1968 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

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