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Batza Family History

Batza 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: Batz, Bata, Matza, Batta, Batra, Baiza, Baeza, Bauza, Gatza, Hata

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Where is the Batza family from?

You can see how Batza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batza family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Batza families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Batza family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Batza's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Batza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Batza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Batza. 50% of Batza men worked as a Weaver. .

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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

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Batza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batza 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Batza. 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 58 military records available for the last name Batza. For the veterans among your Batza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batza lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Batza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Batza in 1964 was 81, and 44 in 2003.

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