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Bathey Family History

Bathey 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: Bathe, Athey, Batley, Battey, Mathey, Cathey, Batey, Bailey, Barley

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Where is the Bathey family from?

You can see how Bathey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bathey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bathey families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Bathey families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bathey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bathey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bathey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bathey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bathey. 34% of Bathey men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
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What Bathey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Bathey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bathey 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Bathey. 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 60 military records available for the last name Bathey. For the veterans among your Bathey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bathey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bathey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bathey in 1966 was 86, and 81 in 2003.

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