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Battjer Family History

Battjer 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: Butter, Bitter, Balter, Better, Latter, Battle, Blatter, Matter

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Where is the Battjer family from?

You can see how Battjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battjer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Battjer families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Battjer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Battjer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battjer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Battjer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Battjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battjer 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Battjer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Battjer. For the veterans among your Battjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battjer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Battjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Battjer in 1969 was 84, and 86 in 1999.

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