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Battell Family History

Battell Name Meaning

see Battle .

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


Similar surnames: Cattell, Bartell, Hartell, Bottrell, Castell, Bartel, Bagwell, Battle

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Where is the Battell family from?

You can see how Battell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Battell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 9 Battell families living in Massachusetts. This was about 64% of all the recorded Battell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Battell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Battell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Battell. 34% of Battell men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Battell women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Battell were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Battell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battell 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 830 immigration records available for the last name Battell. 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 794 military records available for the last name Battell. For the veterans among your Battell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Battell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Battell in 1963 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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