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Battiger Family History

Battiger 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: Bettinger, Balsiger, Bittinger, Wattier, Baitinger, Bottger, Batliner

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Where is the Battiger family from?

You can see how Battiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battiger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Battiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Battiger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Battiger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Battiger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Battiger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Battiger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Battiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battiger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Battiger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Battiger. For the veterans among your Battiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battiger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Battiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Battiger in 1966 was 78, and 105 in 1997.

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