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Batzer Family History

Batzer Name Meaning

German: Swabian nickname for a braggart from an agent derivative of bätzen ‘to boast or show off’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Butzer, Bitler, Katzer, Bauser, Kutzer, Bader, Matter, Cater, Baker

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Where is the Batzer family from?

You can see how Batzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Batzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Batzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 44 Batzer families living in Maryland. This was about 48% of all the recorded Batzer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Batzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Batzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Batzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Batzer. 32% of Batzer men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Batzer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Batzer were Farmer and Secretary. .

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Batzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Batzer 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Batzer. 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 583 military records available for the last name Batzer. For the veterans among your Batzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Batzer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Batzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Batzer in 1958 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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